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    Home » Main Dishes » Pizza

    Tortilla Pizza (52 cents each)

    Published: Mar 17, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Make the world’s easiest Tortilla Pizza in a skillet, oven, or air fryer. This quick and easy dinner comes together in minutes with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.

    Serve your tortilla pizzas with any number of favorite toppings alongside a veggie platter and Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.

    tortilla pizza with pesto on dark wood board sliced with pizza wheel on the board. this …

    Sometimes you just need a quick and easy meal. Tortilla pizza is at the top of my list. I can load up a plain tortilla pizza with my favorite sauce, cheese, and little toppings from whatever in the fridge that needs using.

    Quick, easy, and super flexible, this recipe for tortilla pizza is one to keep in your bag of tricks for those nights when you just need to eat something tasty without a lot of hassle.

    Why Make This

    It’s quick. Depending on how you cook your tortilla pizza, you can have a hot meal ready in 3 to 7 minutes.

    It’s super versatile. Using a tortilla for pizza crust, you can put whatever topping you want on top. This is a great recipe for using bits and bobs of ingredients that you have on hand to avoid wasting food.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you’ll need:

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    flour tortillas – You can use whatever brand or size of tortillas you like, corn or flour. Thicker tortillas will allow for slightly longer cooking pizza toppings. Thinner tortillas will have a very short cooking time, so plan your toppings accordingly.

    sauce – Sauces good for pizza include pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or pesto. You can even use Apricot BBQ Sauce or another favorite sauce to mix up the flavor profile.

    cheese – Shredded mozzarella works well as does shredded pepper jack or Monterey jack. You can also use provolone or fresh mozzarella on your tortilla pizza as well as dollops of cottage cheese or ricotta.

    pizza toppings – The sky’s the limit when it comes to tortilla pizza toppings. You can top your pizza with sliced pepperoni, mushroom slices, sliced olives, pineapple chunks, chopped onion, even a whole egg can be served atop a pizza.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    There are three main ways to make a tortilla pizza: in the oven, in an air fryer, and in a skillet.

    Oven Instructions

    You can bake your pizza in the oven or toaster oven, depending on its size.

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    tortilla on screen with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
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    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lay out the tortillas on pizza screens or large baking sheets.
    • Divide the sauce over the surface of the tortillas. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings.
    • Bake for 4-7 minutes until the crust is crisp, cheese is melted, and toppings are hot. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the tortilla and the amount of toppings.

    Air Fryer Instructions

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    tortilla with sauce, cheese, and toppings in air fryer basket.
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    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place a tortilla in the basket. The edges may curve up the sides.
    • Add ¼ the sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings.
    • Place the basket in the machine and cook for 3-5 minutes until the crust is crisp, cheese is melted, and toppings are hot. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the tortilla and the amount of toppings.

    Skillet Instructions

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    • Place a tortilla in the skillet. The edges may curve up the sides.
    • Add ¼ the sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings. Cover the pan.
    • Turn on the heat to medium-low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Watch for burning.

    FAQs & Recipe Costs

    Can you freeze tortilla pizza?

    A baked tortilla pizza won’t freeze well, but you can easily freeze a pizza kit with the elements used for a tortilla pizza or freeze it assembled, but unbaked. To do the latter, assemble the pizza and place in the freezer until frozen. Once frozen, wrap carefully with plastic wrap and place in a ziptop freezer bag. You can bake from frozen when you’re ready to serve.

    Can you make tortilla pizza in the microwave?

    You can cook a tortilla pizza in the microwave by heating it on a microwave-safe plate for 30-second intervals until the cheese is melted and toppings are hot. The crust will not crisp, but you’ll have a tortilla pizza with melted cheese.

    Can you make tortilla pizza without tomato sauce?

    Pizzas are delicious, even without tomato sauce. You can brush the tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle on Italian Seasoning Mix, then use your favorite cheese and toppings. You can also use BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or another favorite condiment as the base for your tortilla pizza.

    Recipe Costs

    Knowing how much it costs you to prepare a recipe can help you decide if it’s the type of recipe to make regularly or one you might want to save for special occasions. Let’s crunch some numbers and see how this recipe pencils out.

    • flour tortillas – $0.40
    • sauce –  $0.25
    • cheese – $1.41

    While your costs may vary depending on where and how you shop and which pizza toppings you choose, you can expect to pay about $2.06 for a batch of Tortilla Pizzas, about $0.52/each.

    pepperoni and mushroom tortilla pizza sliced on a wooden board.

    Pizza Combos

    There are so many great toppings you can add to tortillas to make easy and delicious pizzas. Try one of these topping combos:

    • Margherita Flatbread Pizza
    • My Big Fat Greek Pizza Recipe
    • Kale Pizza with Mushrooms and Tomatoes (53 cents/slice)
    • Tartiflette Pizza

    Tell us what you think!

    We love to hear your experiences with Good Cheap Eats. Click the STARS on the recipe card or leave a STARRED comment to let us know what you think of the recipe.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Tortilla Pizza Recipe

    No time to make pizza dough? No problem. Top flour tortillas with your favorite pizza ingredients for quick and easy pizzas any time of day.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 266kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $2.06
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    Equipment

    • pizza screens

    Ingredients

    • 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
    • ½ cup marinara sauce or pesto, or more to taste
    • 8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded) (2 cup)
    • toppings for pizza such as pepperoni, sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, etc.
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    Instructions

    Baking Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lay out the tortillas on pizza screens or large baking sheets.
    • Divide the sauce over the surface of the tortillas. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings.
    • Bake for 4-7 minutes until the crust is crisp, cheese is melted, and toppings are hot. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the tortilla and the amount of toppings.

    Air Fryer Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place a tortilla in the basket. The edges may curve up the sides.
    • Add ¼ the sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings.
    • Place the basket in the machine and cook for 3-5 minutes until the crust is crisp, cheese is melted, and toppings are hot. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the tortilla and the amount of toppings.

    Skillet Instructions

    • Place a tortilla in the skillet. The edges may curve up the sides.
    • Add ¼ the sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Sprinkle on the cheese and your choice of toppings. Cover the pan.
    • Turn on the heat to medium-low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Watch for burning.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 pizza and do not account for optional toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This post was originally published on February 23, 2011. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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    1. Peggy C

      March 18, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      What a coincidence! I made tortilla pizzas last night. I ran out of gluten free pizza crusts so I decided to try some GF tortillas I needed to use up. The only difference is that I added another tortilla to make it a bit sturdier to resemble the thickness of a pizza. First, I laid down a tortilla. Then, topped that one with mozzarella. Place the second tortilla on top of that. Then proceed with your toppings and bake or use a skillet on your stovetop. The cheese between the tortillas “glues” them together. If you want thicker “crust”, add another tortilla with cheese. Once it’s done, remove from oven or skillet and allow to cool a little so it’s easier to slice. It’s definitely a winner! Thanks, Jessica, for all of your advice and tips for feeding our families at home delicious, cost efficient meals! Have a great Friday!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        March 18, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Thanks for chiming in, Peggy. That’s a great idea to double up!

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      • Marie

        July 21, 2022 at 8:40 am

        This is genius! Thank you for sharing your tip!

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        • Jessica Fisher

          August 02, 2022 at 11:05 am

          5 stars
          Thanks!

    2. Jennie

      February 28, 2011 at 11:03 am

      I do something simular except I throw another tortilla on top and make what I call a pizza quesadilla.

      Reply
    3. [email protected] The Dollar Hollering Homemaker

      February 24, 2011 at 4:56 am

      That looks so good! I included my very favorite coffeecake recipe. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Martha Artyomenko

      February 23, 2011 at 9:25 pm

      That looks like a wonderful pizza idea!

      Reply
    5. Michelle @ On and Off My Plate

      February 23, 2011 at 11:45 am

      What a great idea to use tortillas…certainly makes it doable for a busy weekend night! I always seem to have whole wheat tortillas in the fridge too! Thanks for hosting and the great idea.

      Reply
    6. Chels R.

      February 23, 2011 at 11:37 am

      Mmm, that looks delicious. I adore Pesto and I should use it more often.

      Reply
    7. Denise C.

      February 23, 2011 at 9:54 am

      Nothing too exciting on my plate. Just a loaded baked potato (a wee bit of butter, salt & pepper, cheese & sour cream.) It was yummy!

      Reply
    8. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy

      February 23, 2011 at 5:14 am

      I love making tortilla pizzas! I do mine on the stove top. Toast the first side for a few minutes, then flip and throw the ingredient on and if your bottom is toasted by the time you get done, turn it off and put the cover on to melt the cheese. It’s delicious!! Thanks!

      Reply
    9. Jen Blacker

      February 23, 2011 at 4:33 am

      I shared my crispy pan seared flounder recipe. You can use any flat fish. It uses potato flakes as the breading.

      Reply
    10. Jen

      February 23, 2011 at 3:03 am

      That looks amazing! Thanks for hosting!

      Reply

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