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If your family can’t pick between a Mexican dish or pizza night, I always whip up these pizza enchiladas. They pack tortillas with melty cheese, beef, pepperoni, and a handful of veggies. The whole thing bubbles up under a cheesy lid, making everyone’s night a little more fun and way tastier.
This mashup came to life on a Friday when my kids were bored of the usual. Now, they ask for them all the time. We never have a dull oven night anymore.
Tasty Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: Soft, big rounds make rolling easy. The bakery ones are usually freshest.
- Beef Bacon: Crumble some over the top after crisping it up. Smoky goodness is a must!
- Mozzarella cheese: Shred it up fresh for those epic cheese pulls in every bite.
- Ricotta cheese: Gives the filling a creamy vibe. I always grab the full-fat version if I can.
- Italian seasoning: The pizzeria smell comes from a nice oregano-rich mix.
- Pizza sauce: Find one with tomato at the top of the ingredient list.
- Garlic: Go for firm with tight skins—it kicks up the flavor a notch.
- Pepperoni: Chop up a bunch for inside, then lay a few slices right on top.
- Green bell pepper: Opt for shiny, blemish-free peppers for crispness.
- Yellow onion: Pick a sweet, unbruised onion—makes a big difference when cooked.
- Lean ground beef: Buy it fresh and dry. It packs in flavor and extra protein.
- Toppings: You’ll use extra pizza sauce, more cheese, extra pepperoni, and beef bacon to get that gooey bubbly finish.
Simple Step-by-Step Guide
- Let ‘em rest and dig in:
- After baking, leave them in the pan for about five minutes. This helps the cheese set up and stops the filling from spilling out.
- Bake with toppings:
- Smother the rolled tortillas with pizza sauce. Throw over mozzarella, pepperoni, and beef bacon. Bake at 375 degrees until everything’s hot, golden, and melty on top—about 20-25 minutes.
- Fill and roll:
- Take each tortilla, spoon in plenty of that cheesy beef mix, and roll tightly. Set them seam down on your greased baking tray.
- Mix it all together:
- Move the pan off the heat and stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta, mozzarella, and crumbled beef bacon. Everything needs to get nice and late-night pizza-melty.
- Add garlic:
- Pop chopped garlic in next, letting it cook for a quick couple minutes so it smells awesome. You really don’t want to burn it—just let it get fragrant.
- Sauté the veggies and pepperoni:
- Drop in diced onion, bell pepper, and chopped pepperoni. Keep ‘em moving for about 5-7 minutes till it all softens up and smells amazing.
- Brown that beef:
- Break up your ground beef in a hot pan and cook seven-ish minutes till it’s all browned and crumbly.
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Smart Storage
Stash extras tightly covered in the fridge for up to three days. Want to keep them longer? Freeze them for about a month. You'll get the crunch back by reheating in the oven but the microwave is fine if you're in a hurry.
Swaps You Can Make
Swap in ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef. Try black beans with mushrooms if you'd rather go meatless. Out of ricotta? Cottage cheese does the trick. Not into beef bacon, or don’t eat it? Leave it out or try turkey bacon instead.
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Ways To Serve
Bring ‘em to the table warm with a nice crunchy salad, something tangy cuts the richness so well. Sprinkle with some extra herbs or a few chili flakes if you like a kick.
Fusion Flavor Fun
Mexican and Italian cooking both know how to play with bready bases and bold sauces. Here, you’re wrapping pizza goodies in a tortilla for the best of both. This one always adds some excitement (and extra flavor) to our week.
FAQs About the Recipe
- → What stops the tortillas from popping open while baking?
Set the filled tortillas with the seam facing down on your pan. This trick keeps them rolled tight through baking.
- → Can I switch up what goes inside?
For sure! Personalize your filling by tossing in things like olives, Italian sausage, or mushrooms—whatever flavors you’re craving.
- → Can you prep this in advance?
Definitely. You can roll everything up, stash it in the fridge, and then just pop it in the oven before eating for fresh results.
- → What cheese combo gives the filling that creamy bite?
Mix shredded mozzarella with ricotta and you’ll get a dreamy, creamy melt inside every tortilla.
- → How do you know it’s finished baking?
Look for the cheese turning golden brown at the edges and bubbling all over—usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
- → Which kitchen tools do I need?
Grab a big frying pan for cooking your filling, a baking sheet for oven time, and some nonstick spray to keep things easy.