9/24/13

Pizzadillas

A cross between a PIZZA and a QUESADILLA, this is a super quick and easy recipe for weeknight meals or hot lunches that takes all your favorite pizza toppings and cooks them in a skillet on a tortilla. 


I really like to cook things that the kids can get involved with. I find they are more prone to try new things and eat more healthy foods when they are the ones doing the cooking.

Plus I secretly pretend that I’m on my own cooking show when I’m walking them through the steps.

I’d usually use canola oil but today we’re using olive oil since we’re using Italian ingredients. [holds up bottle of olive oil]

We’re going to soften the green peppers up in the microwave a bit because the pizzadillas cook super-fast. [shoots cheesy smile at the camera]

Pizzadillas! A cross between a PIZZA and a QUESADILLA, this is a super quick and easy recipe for weeknight meals or hot lunches that takes all your favorite pizza toppings and cooks them in a skillet on a tortilla.

I hope they actually retain some of what I tell them. I think they do.

And I hope they remember these times when they’re sixteen and think I’m a the meanest, lamest mom e v e r and want to duct tape me to the washing machine so they can run off with their misunderstood and “actually very cool if you’d just get to know them” high school dropout BFF.

[shudder]

Pizzadillas! A cross between a PIZZA and a QUESADILLA, this is a super quick and easy recipe for weeknight meals or hot lunches that takes all your favorite pizza toppings and cooks them in a skillet on a tortilla.

Along with being super fast and easy, the other thing I love about these is that we get all the yumminess and flavors of a pizza without all the dough!

Use whichever pizza toppings you like best! I most often use the toppings listed in the recipe but the possibilities are endless! Here are some ideas:
  • Pepperoni
  • Ground beef
  • Italian sausage
  • Grilled chicken
  • Ham
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Green peppers
  • Pepperoncini peppers
  • Black Olives
  • Pineapple

A cross between a PIZZA and a QUESADILLA, this is a super quick and easy recipe for weeknight meals or hot lunches that takes all your favorite pizza toppings and cooks them in a skillet on a tortilla.


Pizzadillas


Yield: 6 Servings
Author:
prep time: 10 Mcook time: 2 Mtotal time: 12 M
A cross between a PIZZA and a QUESADILLA, this is a super quick and easy recipe for weeknight meals or hot lunches that takes all your favorite pizza toppings and cooks them in a skillet on a tortilla.

ingredients:

  • 6 large (10-12 inch) flour tortillas
  • Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Dried oregano and/or Italian Seasoning
  • 1 jar pizza sauce or marinara, heated
  • Pizza toppings of choice; this is what we like:
  • Sliced black olives
  • Pepperoni
  • Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • Thinly sliced green peppers

instructions:

How to cook Pizzadillas

  1. Prep all toppings and cheese and have them close-by as the pizzadillas cook quickly and you need to be able to get everything assembled fast. I set everything out by the stove in small ramekins (because they look great on my pretend cooking show).
  2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil and swirl pan to coat. Add tortilla to pan. Sprinkle with a little parmesan then a good handful of mozzarella (about a heaping cup). Sprinkle on a little oregano or Italian seasoning. Place desired toppings on cheese.
  3. Lift up one side of the tortilla after about 1-2 minutes to see if it has browned. Once it’s nicely browned and crispy, fold half of the tortilla over onto the other half. Remove from pan and cut into wedges.
  4. Serve with pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.

NOTES:

If you're using fresh veggies, slice them thin then place in a single layer on a plate. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until slightly cooked and softened.
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13 comments:

  1. susan jenkins9/24/13, 1:51 PM

    Must. Make. Right. NOW. OMG, my son will LOVE these!! His 2 favorite foods combined into one. Why didn't I think of this??

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  2. This is such a good idea! I am definitely trying this.

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  3. Wow. These look fantastic. Thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe.

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  4. These were a hit! Boy, you aren't kidding about having to work fast! I made a complete (but still delicious) mess of a couple of them! :)

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  5. This is something I could fix for just 1 person.I now live alone,and if I have guest i would just use full amounts.

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  6. I want to make these soon!!! Do you put the topping over the whole tortilla or just half? I am concerned that when I fold it over it will fall apart? Thanks and cant wait to try this!

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    1. The whole thing (see the photo above). The cheese melts and does a good job holding everything in place. Good luck!

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    2. Do you find you have to re oil the pan every time between each pizzadilla?

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    3. I didn't fold mine...just made sure it was browned on the one side then turned very quickly, some may fall out but just shove it back in then when done slice like a pizza....

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    4. forgot to say I added another tortilla on top and turned that way instead of folding it....

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  7. These look great! Could they be made ahead, wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven? I think I would like to serve them for club.

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  8. so yummy... made these the other day... I also added mushroom. (you can really add anything you like on your pizza) just make sure you saute your veggies first...so easy to make.

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