Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas folded around melty cheese, pizza sauce, and soft toppings. A fast, flexible weeknight dinner that kids love to help build.
Ingredients
- 4 medium flour tortilla
- 80 ml pizza sauce5.41 tbsp pizza sauce
- 240 ml cheese, shredded1.01 cup cheese, shredded
- 80 ml soft topping, finely chopped5.41 tbsp soft topping, finely chopped
- 15 ml parmesan cheese, grated1.01 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Steps
Assemble
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat while you assemble the quesadillas.
- Place a tortilla on a cutting board and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over it.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the sauce, then add a layer of your chosen soft toppings.
- Add another thin layer of cheese and a little parmesan, then top with a second tortilla.
Cook and Serve
- Add a little butter to the skillet if you like, then cook the quesadilla for 3 to 5 minutes until golden underneath.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, then let cool slightly and slice into wedges or strips before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 14g
- Fat
- 13g
- Carbs
- 35g
Tips by age
Use low-sodium pizza sauce and a small amount of cheese, since cheese and sauce are naturally salty. Cut the cooled quesadilla into thin finger-length strips that are easy to chew and grip.
Choking safety: Let the melted cheese and toppings cool fully and avoid large or stringy chunks, which can be hard to manage. Keep toppings soft and finely chopped.
Serve in thin strips or small wedges. Keep sauce and cheese amounts modest to limit sodium for this age.
Choking safety: Make sure toppings are soft and chopped small, and let the quesadilla cool so hot cheese does not burn or string.
Serve as written, cut into bite-size wedges or strips. Offer a few soft veggie toppings on the side for picky eaters.
Choking safety: Keep any firmer toppings soft and finely chopped, and let it cool before serving.
Serve as written in wedges. Let your child help choose and spread the toppings. For older kids who like a little salt, add a pinch at the table.
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