Tortilla Pizza

An idea from Food Network that is perfect for condo or apartment cooking! Jeff Morrow made these on The Kitchen; I’ve noticed other recipes on the internet. His version starts in a skillet on top of the stove in order to begin crisping the tortilla; others add several tortillas to a baking sheet which allows one to bake multiple tortillas at a time. The baking sheet could be heated in the oven ahead of time in order to create the extra crisping effect.

I made them one at a time in the skillet. Our versions included:

Sausage & onion on pesto with Cheddar

Sausage & onion on refried beans with Mexican cheese

Sausage & onion on pizza sauce with artichokes & mozzarella

So easy, quick and versatile!

Tortilla Pizza

Olive oil 

Flour tortillas

Toppings of your choice:

   Sauces: tomato, pesto, refried beans

   Protein: cooked sausage, hamburger, chicken; pepperoni, ham, etc. 

   Dairy: mozzarella, Mexican cheese, Cheddar, Parmesan, etc.

   Veggies: sliced onions (raw, sautéed or carmelized), mushrooms,    tomatoes,  artichokes, olives, etc.

   Seasonings: dried Italian seasoning, basil, chili flakes, etc.

1. Adjust an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the broiler to high. 
2. Drizzle a little oil into a large nonstick, oven-proof skillet set on medium heat. Add a tortilla—this will start crisping the bottom of the tortilla before it goes in the oven. 
3. Almost immediately, build the pizza right in the pan, starting with sauce and then adding other items of your choice.
4. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the cheese is golden brown and melted, 3 to 5 minutes.