Description
Pizza Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, combining gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce in a rolled-up tortilla. These easy-to-make enchiladas are a perfect twist on traditional pizza and a fun dish the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Filling:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and red onion. Add 1 cup of pizza sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon filling onto tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with turkey pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, or whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
