Kid-Requested Easy Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas (10 minutes)

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Looking for a fast and fun meal that everyone in the family will love? Then you have to try these Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas! These easy-to-make quesadillas are perfect for school lunches, snacks, dinner, or even an appetizer and will be enjoyed by all - from toddlers to adults!

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 2

Cook: 8

Total: 10

Author: Michele Olivier

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

4 large flour tortillas, white, whole wheat or gluten free
1/3 cup pizza sauce, homemade or store bought
1 cup shredded cheese, Mozzarella or Italian blend
1/3 cup toppings, pepperoni, chopped peppers, sliced olives, etc.
1 tbsp parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Prep: preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauce: Place two tortillas on a large cutting board. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on one tortilla.
Assemble: On top of the sauce, sprinkle a thin layer of cheese. Add a layer of any toppings you prefer. Sprinkle on another thin layer of cheese and a pinch of parmesan. Top with the other tortilla.
Cook: Add a little cooking spray or butter to the warmed skillet, if you prefer. Gently place the quesadilla on the warmed skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side or until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and repeat with the other pizza quesasilla.
Eat: let cool slightly (those toppings will be hot) and slice into wedges, strips or chunks before serving.

Notes

Age: 12+ months

Toppings

Veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
Cheese: mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, cheddar, “jack” cheeses, feta
Meats: pepperoni, ground sausage, chicken, bacon crumbles

Cooking with Kids

Both toddlers and kids will have a blast making these cheesy pizza quesadillas!

Toddlers

Can help spoon and spread on the sauce.
They can help sort ingredients into smaller bowls for buffet-style serving.
Toddlers love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.

Kids

Kids can preheat the skillet.
They can spoon and spread on the sauce.
Kids love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.
With supervision, kids can cut the cooked quesadilla with a pizza cutter.

How to Store and Freeze

You can store cooked pizza quesadillas in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for 2 months. Make sure to let them come down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag.

To reheat, simply pop them into the microwave for 30-second intervals until warm (my microwave takes 90 seconds). Or place them on a pre-heated skilled for 2-3 minutes on each side.

How to Serve Pizza Quesadillas

Pizza quesadillas make for a healthy and easy meal. I love to serve them with a side of fruit and steamed veggies for a balanced lunch or dinner. Here are several fruits and veggies that go well with these pizza quesadillas.