Description
Pepperoni Pizzadillas are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas and gooey melted cheese, bursting with the savory flavor of pepperoni. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a warm, cheesy interior that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Tortillas: 4 large flour tortillas
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni: 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for frying
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Marinara Sauce: 1/2 cup for dipping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brush one side of a tortilla with olive oil and place it in the skillet, oiled side down.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Add 1/4 cup of pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
- Top with another tortilla, oiled side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the pizzadilla and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the pizzadillas in advance and refrigerate them. Just reheat in a skillet before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option or swap pepperoni for vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizzadilla (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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