Golden Tortilla Pizza Rolls (Printable version)

Crispy tortilla spirals filled with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and zesty sauce. Perfect for parties or lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas & Base

01 - 4 large flour tortillas
02 - Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing

→ Sauce & Cheese

03 - 1 cup pizza sauce
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup diced pepperoni
06 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
07 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly across the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges.
03 - Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over sauce. Top with 1/4 cup pepperoni, 1 tablespoon bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon black olives.
04 - Sprinkle a pinch each of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes over the assembled toppings.
05 - Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other into a pinwheel shape, ensuring filling remains contained throughout.
06 - Repeat steps 2 through 5 with the remaining 3 tortillas, distributing ingredients equally among each roll.
07 - Place rolled tortillas seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with olive oil or cooking spray for golden finish.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces approximately 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
10 - Arrange on serving platter and present warm with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They bake in under twenty minutes and deliver that crispy-gooey contrast every single time.
  • You can roll them ahead, freeze them unbaked, and pull off a hot snack whenever the craving hits.
  • Kids love building their own flavor combos, and adults love how easy cleanup is with just one baking sheet.
02 -
  • If your tortillas are cold from the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes so they do not crack when you roll them.
  • Do not skip the seam-side-down placement on the baking sheet, or the rolls will unravel and spill their filling all over the pan.
  • Freezing unbaked rolls works beautifully, but add three to five extra minutes to the baking time and do not thaw them first.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the rolls quickly and evenly without squashing the filling.
  • If the cheese starts to ooze out during baking, do not panic, just let it crisp up and it will taste like bonus cheesy bits.
  • Warm your pizza sauce gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving, it makes dipping so much more satisfying.
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