Pizza enchiladas

Pizza enchiladas 

## 🍕🌯 Pizza Enchiladas: The Ultimate Fusion of Cheesy Italian and Bold Tex-Mex

Why choose between pizza and enchiladas when you can have both? **Pizza Enchiladas** combine the best of both worlds — soft tortillas rolled up with classic pizza toppings, smothered in zesty sauce, and baked under a layer of gooey, bubbling cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight meal when you’re short on time but big on cravings.

Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or surprising guests with something new, these enchiladas are **easy to make, endlessly customizable, and seriously delicious**.

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## 🧾 Ingredients

### For the Filling:

* **1 cup sliced pepperoni** or cooked Italian sausage

* **1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese**

* **½ cup diced bell peppers**

* **½ cup sliced black olives** *(optional)*

* **½ cup sliced mushrooms** *(optional)*

* **½ tsp Italian seasoning**

* **8 small flour tortillas** *(or corn tortillas, if preferred)*

### For the Sauce:

* **1½ cups pizza sauce** *(or marinara)*

  *Zesty and tomato-rich — the base of your enchilada magic.*

* **½ tsp garlic powder**

* **¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes** *(optional for heat)*

### Topping:

* **1 cup mozzarella or Italian blend cheese**

* **Extra pepperoni slices, olives, or jalapeños for garnish**

* **Chopped fresh basil or parsley** *(optional)*

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## 👩‍🍳 Instructions

### 🔹 1. Prep the Oven

* Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

### 🔹 2. Make the Filling

* In a bowl, combine **pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, bell peppers**, and any optional fillings (olives, mushrooms).

* Sprinkle with **Italian seasoning** and toss to mix.

### 🔹 3. Roll the Enchiladas

* Spread a few tablespoons of pizza sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

* Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.

### 🔹 4. Add Sauce and Cheese

* Mix garlic powder and red pepper flakes into remaining pizza sauce.

* Pour sauce evenly over rolled tortillas.

* Top with shredded cheese and any extra toppings like pepperoni or olives.

### 🔹 5. Bake

* Bake uncovered for **20–25 minutes**, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

### 🔹 6. Garnish and Serve

* Let cool slightly. Garnish with **fresh basil or parsley** and serve with ranch, hot sauce, or extra marinara on the side.

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## 🍽️ Serving Suggestions

* Serve with **a side salad**, **garlic bread**, or **roasted veggies**

* Add a dipping sauce bar with **ranch, marinara, and garlic butter**

* Pair with **lemonade, soda, or cold beer** for a party-style meal

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## 💡 Tips & Variations

* **Make it meaty**: Add cooked ground beef or sausage to the filling.

* **Go vegetarian**: Load up with mushrooms, spinach, onions, and bell peppers.

* **Spicy twist**: Use hot sauce, jalapeños, or spicy pepperoni.

* **Low-carb option**: Use low-carb tortillas or wrap with zucchini slices.