Sausage Mushroom Pizza Quesadilla (Pizza-dilla)
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Adults and kids alike will love Sausage Mushroom Pizza Quesadilla (a.k.a. pizza-dilla) served with a warm marinara dipping sauce. This easy recipe is a great weeknight dinner option and a fun party appetizer your guests will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Italian sausage | Adds hearty flavor and protein; choose spicy for a kick or mild for a classic taste.
- Mushrooms | Earthy and savory, they pair perfectly with the sausage for a well-rounded filling.
- Unsalted butter | Creates golden, crisp tortillas without extra salt.
- Kosher salt | A touch of seasoning to bring out the best in your ingredients.
- Flour tortillas (or substitute gluten-free) | The perfect base for your quesadilla; opt for gluten-free if needed.
- Mozzarella cheese | Melty and mild, it holds everything together with gooey perfection.
- Marinara sauce | Serve extra for dipping to complete the pizza-inspired experience.
Tips for Recipe Success
How to Make Sausage Quesadillas
Dinner on the table in three easy steps: 1) Prepare the filling. 2) Pan-fry until golden brown. 3) Slice into triangles and serve. Simple as that!
STEP 1 | Prepare the filling
Start by cooking the Italian sausage until it is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Wipe the skillet clean, then add a tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and sauté for about five minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and no liquid remains.
Combine the cooked sausage with the mushrooms in a large bowl. At this point, you can cover and store the filling to use later or assemble the pizza quesadillas to cook immediately.
STEP 2 | Grease tortillas, fill, and cook
Lightly coat one side of the tortilla with cooking spray. Flip it over and layer a couple tablespoons of mozzarella cheese, the sausage-mushroom filling, and more cheese on one half.
Fold the tortilla over the filling and carefully place into a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Cook on each side for one to two minutes, or until golden brown.
STEP 3 | Slice and serve!
In the meantime, heat a cup of marinara sauce in the microwave. If desired, sprinkle the warmed sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Cut each pizza-dilla into thirds and serve with the warm dipping sauce. Simple, easy, tasty, and fun to eat!
Variations and Substitutions
- Pepperoni
- Sautéed veggies — bell peppers and onions
- Spinach
- Ground beef or chicken
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store leftovers tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and warm in the oven until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a light hand with fillings that release moisture (like mushrooms or marinara). In this recipe, we pre-cook the mushrooms to remove excess water before assembling.
Any melty cheese works well for gooey quesadillas! Mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend are great options.
Use a generous layer of cheese to act as a “glue” that holds everything together and flip gently with a wide spatula.
Looking for More Kid-Friendly Recipes?
This Cheeseburger Pizza is another tasty fusion of two kid favorites — pizza and burgers. And how about Mexican Spaghetti for a twist on tacos and spaghetti? Or, you may want to try these mini Meatloaf Muffins and Pizza Spaghetti Bake — all delicious and all kid-pleasers!
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Sausage Mushroom Pizza Quesadillas (Pizza-Dillas)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 8-inch flour tortillas
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup jarred marinara sauce
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Wipe out the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon butter, sliced mushrooms, and salt. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender and no liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Place mushrooms and sausage in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Spray each tortilla with cooking spray on one side. Flip the tortilla over and one one half layer about 2 tablespoons of cheese, 1/4 cup of the sausage mixture, and another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half over the mixture.
- Place two pizza-dillas in the pan and cook on each side for 1-2 minutes or until nicely browned. Repeat with remaining pizza-dillas.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut each piece into thirds. Serve with warmed marina sauce (garnished with Parmesan cheese, it desired).
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and warm in the oven until heated through.
Nutrition
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Beyond the Recipe
When our girls were growing up, on any given Sunday, our family ran from morning church to afternoon visits with grandparents to Sunday evening choir rehearsals, which meant our lazy Sundays weren’t so lazy! Don’t get me wrong, we loved those busy days!
But, busy Sundays called for a leisurely Sunday night dinner. We’d often grab a pizza or make a quick sandwich, or grill cheese quesadillas topped with whatever leftovers were in the fridge.
Today’s Sausage Mushroom Pizza-Dillas are a fun twist on traditional Mexican quesadillas.
I have been making quesadillas with low-carb flour tortillas. Must try this to get our “pizza fix” on the low-carb diet!