Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas with Tomato Sauce
Kid-friendly quesadillas filled with melted cheese and tomato sauce, cooked in a skillet for a crispy, golden exterior. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs whole wheat tortillas, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 whole wheat tortillas in the skillet and spread 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
- Step 2: Spoon 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1/4 cup corn kernels over the cheese on each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp dried oregano.
- Step 3: Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping once with a spatula.
- Step 4: Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, and cheese. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately.
