Pepperoni pizza quesadilla fusion (Print Version)

Golden tortillas filled with spicy pepperoni, sautéed peppers, mozzarella, and zesty marinara create melty, crispy wedges perfect to share.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fats

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or real butter

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 medium bell pepper, diced

→ Herbs and Seasonings

04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
05 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Bases

08 - 4 medium flour tortillas
09 - 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce

→ Dairy

10 - 1 1/2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

→ Meat

11 - 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) sliced pepperoni

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften and begin to caramelize. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Place four flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons marinara sauce on each tortilla, leaving a small border around edges to prevent spilling during cooking.
03 - Distribute sautéed vegetables, pepperoni slices, and grated mozzarella cheese evenly over each sauced tortilla, ensuring balanced coverage for even flavor in every bite.
04 - Top each filled tortilla with another plain tortilla. Press down gently to secure the layers, which will help the cheese melt uniformly and keep fillings in place during cooking.
05 - Return the skillet to medium heat. Place one assembled quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crisp. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and both sides are evenly browned.
06 - Remove quesadilla from skillet and let rest for about one minute to firm up. Slice into wedges and serve immediately with extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best texture and flavor, grate your own mozzarella cheese and preheat the skillet before cooking.
02 - Avoid overfilling to make flipping easier and prevent ingredients from spilling.
03 - Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to three days and reheat crispiest when warmed in a skillet rather than microwave.

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