If you’re craving pizza but want something faster (and honestly easier), these pizza quesadillas are the perfect solution.
They come together in minutes using simple ingredients, get perfectly crispy in a frying pan, and give you that melty, cheesy pizza flavor without turning on the oven.
This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it’s quick, customizable, and always hits.
Ever since starting Weight Watchers again, I've been making a lot of different types of quesadillas. Last week was buffalo chicken quesadillas and this week is pepperoni pizza quesadillas. They can be very filling if you're smart and use the right ingredients.
If I make chicken-style quesadillas I’ll add some black bean and corn salsa and put some of that in the middle. I also like adding pico de gallo inside of them too. Pico is zero points if there's no type of oil in it.
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Why You’ll Love This Pizza Quesadilla
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Uses simple ingredients you probably already have
- Crispy outside + melty inside
- Easier than making pizza
- Totally customizable
From experience, this is one of those meals that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack.
Ingredients Needed:
Tortillas - Smart & Delicious is a tortilla brand that makes low carb, high fiber tortillas. Here’s a list of other low point tortilla options for MyWW.
- Ole Extreme Wellness - 1 point
- Flatout Light Wraps Whole Wheat Flatbreads - 2 points
- Mission Carb Balance Tortillas - 2 points
- La Banderita Whole Wheat Carb Counter Tortillas - 1 Point
- Frescados - 2 points
Pepperoni - Turkey or regular pepperoni will work for this. If you like other pizza toppings than pepperoni, you can use that.
Cheese - Use a part-skim or reduced-fat cheese to keep the cheese low points.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitution Tips
- No pepperoni → use cooked sausage, ham, or veggies
- Want it lighter → use low-fat cheese or less cheese
- Add protein → grilled chicken works great
- Low carb → try a low-carb tortilla
How to make Pizza Quesadillas
Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Add 1 flour tortilla to skillet and top half of the tortilla with a heavy sprinkling of both cheese and pepperoni.
Step 3: Fold the other half of the tortilla over and cook, flipping once, until golden, 3 minutes per side. Repeat to make 4 quesadillas.
Slice into wedges and serve with marinara sauce.
Pro Tips for the Best Pizza Quesadilla
- Don’t overfill → helps it stay crispy and easier to flip
- Cook on medium heat → prevents burning before the cheese melts
- Press lightly with a spatula → helps everything stick together
- Let it rest for a minute before slicing → keeps the cheese from sliding out
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping
- Make this recipe for Dense Bean Salad to serve on the side!
- Pair with fruit for a quick balanced meal
Storage & Reheating
Best eaten fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a pan or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.
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Pizza Quesadilla Recipe FAQS
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Assemble the quesadilla, then air fry for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t over-brown.
A lightly oiled pan or air fryer works best. Cook until the tortilla is golden brown and slightly firm. Pressing it gently with a spatula while cooking can also help create that crispy texture.
Yes, you can assemble them ahead and store them in the fridge for a few hours. Cook them fresh when ready to eat for the best texture.
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Pizza Quesadillas
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 5-8min
- Total Time: 18min
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
A quesadilla stuffed with cheese and pepperoni. Don’t like pepperoni pizza? Make a pineapple and ham pizza, veggie pizza, or meat lovers quesadilla. Dip them in your favorite marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Low Carb High Fiber Smart & Delicious Wrap or tortilla mentioned in post above
- 8 slices of turkey pepperoni
- ¼ cup of part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup of marinara sauce (for serving)
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add 1 flour tortilla to skillet and top with cheese and pepperoni.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over and cook, flipping once, until golden, 3 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges and serve with marinara sauce.
- Serving size: 1 quesadilla
Notes
MyWW points: Blue: 5; Green: 5; Purple: 5
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: .5g
- Fat: 10.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Carbohydrates: 20.6g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 16.2g
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