Ah yes 🌮🍕 — a Pizza Enchilada is a fun fusion dish combining the flavors of pizza and enchiladas: tortillas filled with classic pizza ingredients (cheese, pepperoni, veggies, and sauce), rolled up, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked until bubbly. It’s like the ultimate comfort food mashup!
🍕🌯 Pizza Enchiladas
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Filling
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni (or cooked sausage, optional)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers or other veggies (optional)
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Enchilada Sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Toppings
- Extra shredded cheese
- Sliced olives, diced tomatoes, or fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Filling
- Mix shredded cheese, pepperoni, and diced veggies in a bowl.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each tortilla.
- Add a portion of the filling, then roll up tightly.
3. Assemble Enchiladas
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle extra cheese and optional toppings over everything.
4. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
5. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil, olives, or diced tomatoes if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Cheese blend: Mozzarella + cheddar works well for a richer flavor.
- Meat option: Add cooked sausage, ground beef, or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the enchiladas ahead and refrigerate; bake just before serving.
- Tortilla choice: Flour tortillas are soft and pliable; corn tortillas give a slightly firmer texture.
If you want, I can give a “fully loaded, restaurant-style pizza enchilada” version where the filling is extra cheesy, saucy, and perfectly layered like a pizza-meets-Mexican dream 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?
