Description
This viral ‘tortilla hack’ transforms a simple tortilla into a crispy, customizable pizza with distinct quadrants of toppings. By making a single cut and strategically folding, you create a perfect handheld pizza that’s quick, easy, and endlessly adaptable to your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large flour tortilla (burrito or taco size)
- 2–3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite pizza cheese blend)
- Toppings (choose 3-4 distinct options for quadrants):
- Pepperoni slices
- Cooked sausage crumbles
- Diced bell peppers
- Diced onions
- Sliced mushrooms
- Black olives
- Cooked spinach
- Fresh basil leaves
- Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)
- A drizzle of olive oil (optional, for crisping)
Instructions
- Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface. Using a knife or kitchen shears, make a single cut from the center of the tortilla to the edge (forming a radius).
- Mentally divide the tortilla into four quadrants, using the cut as one of the dividing lines.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over all four quadrants.
- Now, add your chosen toppings to each quadrant:
- **Quadrant 1 (e.g., lower left):** Pepperoni
- **Quadrant 2 (e.g., upper left):** Diced bell peppers
- **Quadrant 3 (e.g., upper right):** Sliced mushrooms
- **Quadrant 4 (e.g., lower right):** Cooked sausage crumbles
- Starting from the cut edge of Quadrant 4 (bottom right), fold it up and over Quadrant 3.
- Then, fold both Quadrants 4 & 3 over Quadrant 2.
- Finally, fold all three layers (Quadrants 4, 3, & 2) over Quadrant 1, creating a compact, layered triangular shape.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Optionally, lightly brush the skillet with a tiny bit of olive oil.
- Place the folded tortilla pizza into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can press down gently with a spatula to encourage even crisping.
- Alternatively, you can bake it in a preheated oven or toaster oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-12 minutes, or until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet/oven, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overload the tortilla with too many toppings, or it will be hard to fold and cook evenly.
- Ensure any meat toppings are pre-cooked, as the cook time is short.
- For extra flavor, brush the outside of the folded tortilla lightly with garlic butter before cooking.
- Experiment with different cheeses, like provolone, cheddar, or a blend.
- This hack is also great for savory quesadillas, breakfast wraps, or even dessert wraps (e.g., Nutella and fruit).
- If you want an extra crispy base, pre-toast the tortilla lightly in the skillet before adding toppings and folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla pizza
- Calories: 300-500 (highly variable based on tortilla size and toppings)
- Sugar: 5-15g
- Sodium: 400-800mg
- Fat: 15-30g
- Saturated Fat: 8-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25-45g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 15-25g
- Cholesterol: 30-70mg
Keywords: Tortilla Hack, Tortilla Pizza, Viral Recipe, Quick Lunch, Easy Snack, Handheld Pizza, Customizable Pizza, Pizza Wrap