Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
10 unit

flour tortillas

4 ounce

tomato sauce

40 slice

pepperoni

1 lb

mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp

basil

0.25 unit

garlic

minced

0.25 tsp

oregano

Step 1
~2 min

Combine tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano in a bowl and mix well.

Step 2
~2 min

Coat the bottom of a skillet with non-stick cooking oil.

Step 3
~2 min

Place one tortilla flat in the skillet.

Step 4
~2 min

Sprinkle 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese on half of the tortilla.

Step 5
~2 min

Top the cheese with 4 to 5 slices of pepperoni.

Step 6
~2 min

Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.

Step 7
~2 min

Brown the pizzadilla lightly on one side.

Step 8
~2 min

Flip the pizzadilla and brown lightly on the other side.

Step 9
~2 min

Transfer the pizzadilla to a plate.

Step 10
~2 min

Pour a small amount of the tomato sauce mixture on the side for dipping.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve immediately with freshly sliced green peppers and carrots.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Use different types of cheese for a variety of flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and assembled just before cooking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Offer a variety of dipping sauces

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Chips

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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