These Super Easy Pizzadillas are your new best friend when you’re craving pizza but short on time! Crispy on the outside and melty and flavorful on the inside, they come together in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, after-school snacks, game days, or whenever the pizza cravings hit—and the best part? They’re totally customizable and kid-approved!
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that life gets busy, and when those days hit, these Super Easy Pizzadillas are my little lifesaver! This recipe comes to the rescue faster than you can say “pizza, please!” It’s my go-to when we’re craving something cheesy and comforting without all the fuss of making dough (or the guilt of hitting that delivery app again, LOL!). You can pretty much use whatever pizza toppings you have hanging out in the fridge. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and boom — a cheesy, delicious meal everyone loves. Trust me, once you make these, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them!
What I Love About This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need, Substitutions & Notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Flour Burrito Tortillas: These large, soft tortillas are the perfect base! They crisp up beautifully without cracking. You can swap for whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Olive or Avocado Oil (Optional): Brushing a little oil on the outside gives the pizzadillas an extra crispy and golden finish, but you can skip it if you prefer a lighter version.
- Pizza Sauce: The flavor-maker! You can use store-bought or homemade. Marinara sauce works too in a pinch. I use my No-Cook Easy Pizza Tomato Sauce (5-min) recipe.
- Pepperoni: Adds a classic, zesty pizza flavor. You can substitute with turkey pepperoni, cooked sausage, or leave it out for a veggie version.
- Bell Pepper: Adds a little crunch and sweetness. Any color works — red, yellow, green, you pick!
- Fresh Mushrooms: Sliced mushrooms give an earthy, savory bite. Make sure to slice them thin so they cook quickly.
- Mozzarella Cheese: The essential pizza cheese! It melts beautifully. You could also mix in a little cheddar, provolone, parmesan, or even use dairy-free cheese if needed.
Food Allergy Swaps
- This recipe is naturally egg, nut, peanut, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish-free, making it suitable for most dietary needs. However, always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free tortillas.
- Dairy-Free: Use your favorite dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese.
Potential Recipe Challenges & Pro Tips
- Soggy Tortillas: Too much sauce can make the pizzadilla soggy. Pro Tip: Spread a thin layer of sauce — just enough to cover the tortilla lightly. You can always serve extra sauce on the side for dipping!
- Cheese Spillage: Cheese might ooze out while cooking. Pro Tip: Leave a little border (about ½ inch) around the edge when filling to help keep all that gooey goodness inside.
- Uneven Cooking: Sometimes, tortillas can brown too quickly and leave the inside cold. Pro Tip: Cook over medium heat, not high. This gives the cheese time to melt while the outside gets perfectly golden.
Process Overview: Step-by-Step Photos
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
Step 1 – Prepare the Tortilla
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Take one tortilla and brush it with oil, if using.
Step 2 – Assemble the Pizzadilla
Spread 3 – 4 tablespoons of pizza sauce over half a tortilla. Top with pepperoni slices, peppers, and mushrooms (or whatever veggies you like). Sprinkle about ½ cup of mozzarella cheese over the veggies. Flip over the other half of the tortilla to form half a circle and press down.
Step 3 – Cook the Pizzadilla
Place the quesadilla in the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until the cheese has melted and the outside is lightly browned. Repeat the same process to make the other pizzadillas.
Step 4 – Serve and Enjoy
Cut each pizza into quarters and garnish with chopped basil. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Extra Recipe Tips For Success
- Warm the tortillas slightly before assembling if they’re a bit stiff — it makes folding much easier!
- Cook the pizzadillas one at a time unless you have a very large skillet or griddle.
- Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter for nice clean edges.
Variations & Additions
- BBQ Chicken Pizzadillas: Use BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce and shredded cooked chicken.
- Hawaiian Pizzadillas: Add ham and pineapple for a sweet-savory twist.
- Veggie Lover’s Pizzadillas: Load it up with spinach, olives, artichokes, and more veggies!
- Supreme Pizzadillas: A little bit of everything — sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms — go all out!
Serving Suggestions
Cut each pizzadilla into triangles and serve them with extra pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or even a garlic butter dip. Pair with a simple green salad or some carrot sticks for a complete meal!
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Storage: Let pizzadillas cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Assemble and cook the pizzadillas, let them cool, then freeze individually wrapped in foil. Reheat in a skillet or oven until hot and crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Recipe Card
Super Easy Pizzadillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 10-inch flour burrito tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
Important
You can find step-by-step photos above in the post and/or right here on the recipe card. They’ll walk you through the process and make everything super clear! Just click the camera icon button below on the right to show or hide them. Turn them off before printing if you prefer a cleaner copy!
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with oil.
- Take one tortilla and brush it with oil, if desired.
- Spread 3 – 4 tablespoons of pizza sauce over half a tortilla. Top with pepperoni slices, peppers, and mushrooms (or whatever veggies you like). Sprinkle about ½ cup of mozzarella cheese over the veggies. Flip over the other half of the tortilla to form half a circle and press down.
- Place the quesadilla in the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until the cheese has melted and the outside is lightly browned. Repeat the same process to make the other pizzadillas.
- Cut each pizzadilla into quarters and garnish with chopped basil. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
- This recipe is naturally egg, nut, peanut, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish-free, making it suitable for most dietary needs. However, always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free tortillas.
- Dairy-Free: Use your favorite dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese.
- Soggy Tortillas: Too much sauce can make the pizzadilla soggy. Pro Tip: Spread a thin layer of sauce — just enough to cover the tortilla lightly. You can always serve extra sauce on the side for dipping!
- Cheese Spillage: Cheese might ooze out while cooking. Pro Tip: Leave a little border (about ½ inch) around the edge when filling to help keep all that gooey goodness inside.
- Uneven Cooking: Sometimes, tortillas can brown too quickly and leave the inside cold. Pro Tip: Cook over medium heat, not high. This gives the cheese time to melt while the outside gets perfectly golden.
- Warm the tortillas slightly before assembling if they’re a bit stiff — it makes folding much easier!
- Cook the pizzadillas one at a time unless you have a very large skillet or griddle.
- Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter for nice clean edges.
- BBQ Chicken Pizzadillas: Use BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce and shredded cooked chicken.
- Hawaiian Pizzadillas: Add ham and pineapple for a sweet-savory twist.
- Veggie Lover’s Pizzadillas: Load it up with spinach, olives, artichokes, and more veggies!
- Supreme Pizzadillas: A little bit of everything — sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms — go all out!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
