Pizza Quesadillas

Pizza Quesadillas

Turn expired frozen pizza into flavorful quesadillas that are perfect for a quick meal.

10
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
20
Total Time (min)
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 expired frozen pizza
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Thaw the expired frozen pizza in the refrigerator overnight.

2

Remove the toppings from the pizza and set aside.

3

Cut the pizza crust into tortilla-sized rounds.

4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

5

Place one pizza crust round in the skillet and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

6

Top with bell peppers, black olives, red onions, and fresh basil.

7

Place another pizza crust round on top to form a sandwich.

8

Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.

9

Repeat with the remaining pizza crust rounds and toppings.

10

Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.

11

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.

12

Enjoy these delicious pizza quesadillas!