Lunchbox Pizza Quesadilla

Transform your midday meal with this quick and irresistible Lunchbox Pizza Quesadilla! Combining the cheesy, savory flavors of pizza with the handheld ease of a quesadilla, this recipe is a surefire hit for kids and adults alike. Featuring gooey mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, zesty Italian seasoning, and crispy pepperoni, all tucked between golden, toasted flour tortillas, it’s a lunchbox-friendly meal that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it warm for an after-school snack or pack it cold for a flavorful on-the-go bite. Easy, cheesy, and endlessly satisfying, this pizza quesadilla is the ultimate lunchtime hack!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Flour tortillas
• 0.75 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 3 tablespoons Pizza sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread 1.5 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over the surface.

Step 3

Sprinkle 0.75 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce, distributing it evenly.

Step 4

Arrange 8 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoons of dried Italian seasoning for added flavor.

Step 5

Place the second tortilla on top and gently press down to seal.

Step 6

Transfer the quesadilla to the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden and crispy. Carefully flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.

Step 7

Once the quesadilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove it from the skillet and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Slice into wedges and serve warm, or let it cool completely before packing into a lunchbox.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(239.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	737.6

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 85.9mg	0%
Sodium 1795.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 752.5mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 351.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 24.6%