Tortilla Pizza Rolls (Printable version)

Crispy tortilla spirals filled with melted mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni for an irresistible handheld treat.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Tortillas & Base

01 - 4 large flour tortillas
02 - Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing

→ Sauce & Cheese

03 - 1 cup pizza sauce
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup diced pepperoni
06 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
07 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
03 - Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Top with 1/4 cup diced pepperoni, 1 tablespoon diced bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon black olives.
04 - Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes over the toppings.
05 - Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other to form a pinwheel shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
06 - Repeat the assembly steps for the remaining three tortillas.
07 - Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil or cooking spray for a golden finish.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tortilla pizza rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
10 - Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They bake hands-free while you clean up, no flipping or stirring required.
  • Kids can build their own flavor combinations without complaint.
  • Leftovers reheat in the toaster oven and taste just as satisfying as fresh.
  • The cheese pull is genuine every single time.
02 -
  • If you skip the parchment paper, the cheese will weld itself to the pan and you will lose half the filling trying to pry them loose.
  • Rolling too loosely means the filling slides out during baking and you end up with hollow tortilla tubes.
  • Let them cool for at least three minutes before slicing or the cheese will run everywhere and burn your fingers.
03 -
  • Press down gently on the roll with your palm as you slice to keep the layers from shifting and falling apart.
  • If the tortilla cracks while rolling, warm it in the microwave for ten seconds to make it more pliable.
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife for cleaner, faster slicing.
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