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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla (Keto-Friendly)
Anderson Jorge

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla (Keto-Friendly)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack / Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-Italian inspired)
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 2 low-carb tortillas or keto tortillas, about 6–8 inches each
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese about 100–120 g for meltiness
  • 20 –24 slices pepperoni thinly sliced for even layering
  • ¼ cup low-carb pizza sauce or marinara sugar-free preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for crisping tortillas
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning for classic pizza flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional for extra flavor

Method
 

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil or butter
  2. Place one low-carb tortilla in the skillet and let it warm slightly
  3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly across the tortilla
  4. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce
  5. Add pepperoni slices evenly across the surface
  6. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder over the toppings
  7. Add the remaining cheese on top to help seal the quesadilla
  8. Place the second tortilla on top and press gently
  9. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip
  10. Cook the other side until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are crisp
  11. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve

Notes

  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6–8 g (net carbs depending on tortilla)
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 820 mg