Golden Baked Tortilla Pizza Rolls (Printable Version)

Golden tortilla spirals with molten mozzarella, zesty sauce, and pepperoni. Crispy outside, gooey inside.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
03 - Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over sauce. Top with 1/4 cup diced pepperoni, 1 tablespoon diced bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon black olives.
04 - Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes over toppings.
05 - Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other to form a pinwheel shape, ensuring filling stays inside.
06 - Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the remaining three tortillas.
07 - Place rolled tortillas seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil or cooking spray for golden finish.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until tortilla pizza rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
10 - Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They bake up crispy on the outside but stay tender and cheesy inside, like the best parts of pizza and a quesadilla had a baby.
  • You can prep a whole tray in under ten minutes, which means less time at the counter and more time doing literally anything else.
  • Kids can build their own with whatever toppings they like, turning dinner into something they actually want to eat.
02 -
  • If you overfill the tortilla, it will split open in the oven and all your cheese will leak out onto the pan, creating a melted mess instead of a clean roll.
  • Placing them seam-side down is the only way to keep them from unrolling mid-bake; I learned this after watching two of them unfurl like party streamers.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls cleanly without squishing all the filling out the sides.
  • If your tortillas are stiff or cracking, warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds to make them more pliable before rolling.
Go Back