Description
Tortilla Wrap Pizza is a quick, easy, and customizable twist on traditional pizza that uses a crispy tortilla as the base instead of dough. Ready in under 15 minutes, this cheesy and flavorful snack or meal is perfect for busy days, last-minute cravings, or a fun cooking activity. With minimal ingredients and endless topping possibilities, it delivers satisfying crunch and melty cheese without the hassle.
Ingredients
Base
- Flour tortillas (medium or large size) – 1 per pizza
- Olive oil or cooking spray – for brushing edges
Pizza Sauce
- Tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce) – 2-3 tablespoons per tortilla
Cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1/2 to 3/4 cup per tortilla
- Optional: shredded cheddar or provolone – 1/4 cup for cheese blend
Fresh Toppings (choose as desired)
- Sliced bell peppers
- Olives
- Mushrooms
- Pepperoni
- Grilled veggies (zucchini, spinach, caramelized onions) for vegetarian option
- Cooked sausage, bacon bits, or shredded chicken for meat lovers
- Jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven or Skillet: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat to prepare for crisping the tortilla.
- Prepare the Tortilla Base: Place the tortilla on a baking sheet or directly in the skillet and brush the edges lightly with olive oil or spray to help them brown and crisp evenly.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin, even layer of tomato sauce over the tortilla, leaving a small border. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the sauce for gooey, melted texture.
- Layer Your Favorite Toppings: Arrange your chosen toppings evenly on top of the cheese, being careful not to overload to keep the tortilla crispy.
- Cook Until Perfectly Crisp: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or cook in the skillet with a lid on for 5-7 minutes until the cheese bubbles and tortilla edges turn golden and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove carefully, slice into wedges, and serve warm to enjoy the full flavor and crispness.
Notes
- Use slightly stale tortillas as they crisp up better than fresh ones.
- Do not overload toppings, especially wet ingredients, to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Experiment with cheese blends like mozzarella mixed with parmesan or gouda for enhanced flavor.
- Pre-cook raw toppings such as vegetables or meats for better texture and taste.
- Using a pizza stone or baking steel helps achieve extra crispness and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla pizza
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 kcal (varies with toppings and cheese)
- Sugar: 3-5 g
- Sodium: 400-600 mg
- Fat: 15-20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6-10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 g
- Fiber: 2-4 g
- Protein: 12-18 g
- Cholesterol: 20-35 mg