Crispy Folded Pizza Sandwich (Pizza Quesadilla Style)
This crispy folded pizza sandwich blends the best of pizza and quesadillas—featuring tortillas stuffed with gooey cheese, savory sauce, and customizable toppings, then pan-fried to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices or other toppings (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Spread pizza sauce over one half of each tortilla.
- Top the sauced side with mozzarella cheese and desired toppings like pepperoni.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan if using.
- Fold each tortilla in half to form a semicircle.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each folded tortilla 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Swap in whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas as needed.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Try different cheeses like provolone or cheddar for variation.
- Serve with a side of marinara or garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 folded sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg