Cheesy Pepperoni Quesadillas (Printable Version)
Crunchy quesadillas stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni, and zippy sauce—awesome for fast meals friends will love.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Vegetable Filling
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Salt and pepper as needed
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon of Italian spice mix
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1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
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1/4 cup minced onion
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1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
→ For the Quesadillas
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4-6 oz slices of pepperoni
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1/2 to 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
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Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Once you've cooked your quesadillas, give them a minute to rest before slicing them into pieces. If you want, dip them in extra marinara while they're still warm.
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Put the filled quesadilla in your skillet over medium heat, pressing lightly with a spatula, and cook each side for about 2-3 minutes. You want them golden and crispy, with gooey cheese inside.
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Grab half your tortillas and cover one side with marinara sauce. Add the veggies, then mozzarella and pepperoni. Finish with another tortilla on top, sandwich-style.
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Warm up the butter or oil in your frying pan at medium-high. Toss in onions and bell peppers, sprinkle in Italian seasoning, basil, plus salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until they're tender, then take them out and set aside.
# Additional Notes:
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Skip the oil when cooking for super crispy quesadillas. Just use a dry pan.
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Pause a minute before slicing up your cooked quesadillas. That way, the cheesy filling won't leak everywhere.