Pizza Enchiladas
A delightful fusion of pizza and enchiladas, filled with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage Rich, savory flavor for the hearty foundation.
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced Sweet and aromatic to complement other flavors.
- 1 whole green bell pepper, diced Adds fresh, crunchy texture.
- 1 can black olives, 2.25 oz, drained Slightly tangy flavor for contrast.
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped Classic pizza topping bringing spice.
- 14 oz pizza sauce (divided) Savory sauce to tie everything together.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Heightens the essence of pizza.
- 8 pieces taco or burrito size flour tortillas Perfect for encasing the filling.
- 16 oz freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) Creamy, gooey cheese for the recipe.
- 5 oz mini pepperonis Fun texture and extra flavor on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage with the diced onions, bell peppers, black olives, and chopped pepperoni until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning, remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
- Lay out each tortilla, fill with about 1/8th of the sausage mixture and shredded mozzarella, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining pizza sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and mini pepperonis on top, along with extra Italian seasoning.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Let cool slightly before serving hot.
Notes
Tips for success: Avoid overstuffing the tortillas and consider warming stiff tortillas. Experiment with different cheese blends for richer flavor.