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Loaded Supreme Pizza Quesadillas

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Loaded supreme pizza quesadillas combine the cheesy, bold flavors of a supreme pizza with the crispy convenience of a quesadilla. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick family dinner, these are customizable, crowd-pleasing, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (8-inch, regular or whole wheat)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
  • 20–24 pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled (about 2.5 oz)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced small
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup canned black olives, sliced (about 1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (about 4 oz)
  • 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 1.25 oz)
  • Butter or olive oil (for greasing skillet)
  • Optional: Sliced jalapeños, fresh basil, Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, crumbling as it browns (about 5-6 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  2. Prep toppings: Slice bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and olives. Blot mushrooms with paper towels.
  3. Warm skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter or drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the surface.
  4. Assemble quesadillas: Lay one tortilla on a plate. Spread 1-2 tablespoons pizza sauce over half the tortilla. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons cheddar over the sauce.
  5. Add toppings: Layer on 4-5 pepperoni slices, a heaping tablespoon cooked sausage, some bell pepper, onion, olives, and mushrooms. Add a pinch of Italian seasoning if desired. Top with more cheese (about 2 tablespoons).
  6. Fold and cook: Fold the tortilla over the fillings to make a half-moon. Gently press to compact. Transfer to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Flip and finish: Carefully flip and cook another 2-3 minutes, until the second side is golden and cheese is melted. Lower heat if browning too fast.
  8. Repeat: Continue with remaining tortillas and fillings. Keep finished quesadillas warm in a 200°F oven if making a large batch.
  9. Slice and serve: Let quesadillas rest for a minute, then slice into wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Don’t overfill quesadillas to avoid soggy centers and make flipping easier. Use medium heat for even crisping and melting. Layer cheese on both sides of toppings to help hold everything together. Let quesadillas rest before slicing for best results. For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and double up on veggies. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are easy with alternative tortillas and cheeses.

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