Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas Cheesy, Crispy, and Ready in 10 Minutes – Keto & Diabetic-Friendly
These Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are everything you love about pizza — gooey melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and crispy edges — but without the carb-heavy crust. Made with simple cheese “tortillas,” they deliver big pizza flavor in a fraction of the time and carbs. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack when you’re craving comfort food!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3–4 net carbs per serving
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Huge cheesy pull and crispy texture
- Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
- Kid-friendly and great for meal prep
Ingredients (makes 2 quesadillas / 2–4 servings)
- 2½–3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture preferred)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
- 20–24 pepperoni slices
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
For Serving:
- Sugar-free marinara or pizza sauce (warmed)
- Extra grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Sprinkle about 1¼ cups of mozzarella evenly into the skillet to form a large circle (8–10 inches). Cook for 3–4 minutes until the edges are golden and the cheese is mostly set.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over one half of the cheese “tortilla.” Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a little extra cheese if desired.
- Carefully fold the other half over the toppings using a large spatula. Press gently.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crispy.
- Remove to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining cheese and toppings for the second quesadilla.
- Serve immediately with warm sugar-free marinara sauce for dipping.
Storage Tips
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to restore crispiness. Not recommended for freezing.
Nutritional Information (per quesadilla, approximate)
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: 34g
- Total Carbs: ~5g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Net Carbs: ~4g
- Protein: 28g