Description
This Tortilla Pizza recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a crispy, thin-crust pizza using flour tortillas. With a base of tangy pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, it can be customized with a variety of your favorite toppings. Perfect for a light meal or snack, this pizza bakes quickly to golden perfection in the oven, delivering delightful flavors and gooey cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 Flour tortillas
Sauce
- 1/3 cup Pizza sauce (marinara or your choice)
Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings (Optional)
- Pepperoni slices
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced bell peppers
- Chopped onions
- Black olives
- Tomato slices
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This high temperature is essential to achieve a crispy and golden crust on your tortilla pizza.
- Prepare the Tortilla Base: Place a flour tortilla onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Lightly brush the top of the tortilla with olive oil to help it crisp up beautifully during baking.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the tortilla’s surface, leaving a small border around the edges to allow the crust to crisp.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add your preferred toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes, or fresh basil according to your taste.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tortilla edges turn golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the tortilla pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two. Slice it into wedges and serve. Optionally, drizzle with extra olive oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Use thin, large flour tortillas for the best crispy crust.
- Don’t overload with sauce or toppings to keep the tortilla crisp.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or toppings based on preference.
- Keep an eye on the pizza while baking as tortillas can burn quickly.
- Leftover tortilla pizzas can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free tortillas.
