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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.
The first time I made this, it was out of necessity (hungry kids who wanted pizza and I wasn't willing to pay for delivery and not a frozen pizza to be found in the freezer). Now we make these all the time!
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 by making individual "pizzas" like this, everyone gets their favorite toppings and gets to personalize their own.
TOPPING IDEAS FOR PIZZADILLAS
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
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Recipe for Pizzadillas
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Must. Make. Right. NOW. OMG, my son will LOVE these!! His 2 favorite foods combined into one. Why didn't I think of this??
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea! I am definitely trying this.
ReplyDeleteWow. These look fantastic. Thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteThese 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! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is something I could fix for just 1 person.I now live alone,and if I have guest i would just use full amounts.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThe whole thing (see the photo above). The cheese melts and does a good job holding everything in place. Good luck!
DeleteDo you find you have to re oil the pan every time between each pizzadilla?
DeleteI 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....
Deleteforgot to say I added another tortilla on top and turned that way instead of folding it....
DeleteThese 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.
ReplyDeleteso 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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