Cozy Pizza Enchiladas

As seen in Satisfying Entrées for Every Table.

Shake up dinner with a fun twist—stuff tortillas with cooked ground beef, green peppers, onions, and diced pepperoni. Stir in ricotta and mozzarella for creamy goodness, plus a sprinkle of Italian seasoning for a little extra flavor. Lay them seam down, then top with pizza sauce and more cheese, pepperoni slices, and a handful of crispy bacon. Once they bake up golden and cheesy, you’ve got a crowd favorite that’s all melty and craveable. Throw in your favorite toppings if you want. You can even keep these in the fridge and pop them in the oven later. They’re hearty, playful, and always a hit at the table.

Barbara Chef
Created By Sasha
Last updated on Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:41:40 GMT
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When nobody in my family can agree on having pizza or going for Mexican, I whip up pizza enchiladas. I tuck cheesy beef, crispy pepperoni, and a handful of veggies into tortillas, then bake it all until gooey and melty. It's a combo that never fails to get everyone pumped for dinner.

The very first time I cooked these, it was a Friday and my kids were craving something not-so-typical. Now, pizza enchiladas are on our table nearly every month. Boring dinners aren't a thing anymore.

Cheesy Ingredients List

  • Flour tortillas: sturdy pockets for your filling, go for bakery-fresh and nice and big
  • Beef Bacon: crumbled after crisping up, this adds a smoky bite
  • Mozzarella cheese: makes for the ultimate stretchy cheese pulls, always grate it yourself for extra melt
  • Ricotta cheese: creamy goodness, try to use whole milk ricotta for the richest texture
  • Italian seasoning: that classic pizza shop scent, find a blend heavy on oregano
  • Pizza sauce: brings every taste together, look for brands where tomatoes are the first ingredient
  • Garlic: lifts up the whole dish, choose bulbs that feel firm with papery skins that stick tight
  • Pepperoni: a zesty kick, chop some to stir in and save extra slices for topping
  • Green bell pepper: crunchy and fresh, pick ones that look shiny and feel firm
  • Yellow onion: gets sweeter as it softens, make sure it's firm and blemish-free
  • Lean ground beef: hearty and gives a protein punch, fresh from the store (try to use it within a day)
  • For the bubbly finish: grab extra pizza sauce, a bit more mozzarella and pepperoni, and more beef bacon so everything bakes all crispy and golden

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Let rest and serve:
Once the enchiladas are out of the oven, give them five minutes to chill on the counter. That way, everything stays together and doesn’t fall apart when you dish it up.
Add topping and bake:
Ladle lots of pizza sauce over the wrapped tortillas and toss on extra mozzarella, pepperoni circles, and the last of the beef bacon. Put the pan in a hot 375 oven until the top is golden at the edges and everything’s bubbling, about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
Fill and roll tortillas:
Spread your tortillas out on a flat surface, add a generous scoop of the cheesy beef filling down the middle, then fold them up tight. Line your baking pan with these rolls, placing them seam side down so they don’t open up while they cook.
Mix cheeses and season:
Move the pan off the burner and stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, ricotta, mozzarella, and beef bacon bits. Work it until everything looks perfectly gooey and every scoop has a little of everything mixed in.
Add garlic:
Drop chopped garlic into the pan, letting it sizzle for two minutes until it smells sweet. Watch out so the garlic doesn’t turn dark and bitter—it can happen fast!
Sauté vegetables and pepperoni:
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and pepperoni into the pan. Stir it all until the veggies are tender and you can smell the pepperoni mixing in—should take about five to seven minutes.
Brown the beef:
Throw the ground beef into a big skillet on medium-high heat, breaking it up until the pink's gone—takes around seven minutes. This step gives your filling extra flavor.
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Fresh Storage Ideas

Wrap up leftovers tight and pop them in the fridge—they'll last about three days. For longer storage, freeze them up to a month, making sure it’s airtight. Warm them in the oven to get some crunch back or hit them in the microwave if you’re in a hurry.

Alternative Ingredients

Try swapping in ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. For a meatless version, black beans and chopped mushrooms work great. No ricotta? Cottage cheese does the trick. Not digging beef bacon? Swap for turkey bacon or just leave it out.

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How to Serve

Scoop these out hot with a crisp salad on the side. Tangy greens cut through that melty cheese just right. Sprinkle over more Italian herbs or red pepper flakes if you want some heat.

Bold Fusion Backstory

What ties Italian and Mexican food together? Loads of sauce and chewy layers. Wrapping pizza toppings into a tortilla gives you the best parts of both. This mash-up always adds a thrill to our weekly meals.

Common Recipe Questions

→ How can I keep the tortillas from opening up in the oven?

Put each rolled-up tortilla with the seam facing down onto your baking pan. That does the trick to keep them closed while they bake.

→ Are the filling options flexible?

Definitely! Toss in things like olives, sausage, or mushrooms if you want to shake it up and suit your taste.

→ Can this be built in advance?

For sure. You can put everything together, stash it in the fridge, and just bake when you’re ready to eat.

→ What’s the best cheese for a smooth filling?

Ricotta mixed with shredded mozzarella gets it nice and creamy inside the tortillas.

→ How do I tell when they’re done?

Once the cheese is melty and turning a little brown on the edges—after about 20 or 25 minutes—you’re set.

→ Which kitchen stuff do I need for this?

Just grab a big pan for the filling, a baking pan for the oven, and a bit of cooking spray to keep things from sticking.

Enchilada-Pizza Dinner

Satisfying beef, oozy cheese, and spicy pepperoni fill tortillas, all smothered in pizza sauce for a totally crave-worthy Mexican-Italian favorite.

Preparation Time
20 Minutes
Cooking Time
25 Minutes
Overall Time
45 Minutes
Created By: Sasha

Recipe Type: Main Dishes

Skill Level: Moderate

Regional Style: Mexican-Italian

Output: 8 Number of Servings (8 enchiladas)

Special Diets: ~

What You'll Need

→ Filling

01 8 big flour tortillas
02 1/3 cup beef bacon, smashed up
03 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
04 1 cup ricotta cheese
05 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
06 1/3 cup pizza sauce
07 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
08 3 ounces pepperoni, chopped
09 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
10 1 cup yellow onion, diced
11 1 pound lean ground beef

→ Topping

12 1/4 cup beef bacon, crumbled
13 3 ounces pepperoni slices
14 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 2 cups pizza sauce

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Don't rush—let them rest five minutes after baking so they're easier to serve up warm.

Step 02

Pop 'em in for about 20 to 25 minutes. You'll know it's done when the cheese bubbles up and gets golden at the edges.

Step 03

Smother those rolled tortillas with all the pizza sauce. Top with loads of mozzarella, then add pepperoni slices, and finish with bacon bits.

Step 04

Take your tortillas, fill 'em up down the middle, and roll them up snug. Put each one seam-side down on your greased pan.

Step 05

Toss in your ricotta, shredded mozzarella, pizza sauce, bacon, and Italian herbs. Stir like crazy so the cheese melts and everything's blended.

Step 06

Drop in the garlic and let it cook for a couple minutes until the smell kicks in. Take the pan off the heat when it smells great.

Step 07

Throw onion, bell pepper, and pepperoni into your skillet. Stir now and then and cook until the veggies are nice and soft—should take about 5 or 7 minutes.

Step 08

Crumble the ground beef into your hot pan and cook it till it's not pink at all.

Step 09

Set your oven to 375 and spray your big baking sheet so nothing sticks.

Additional Tips

  1. Put the seams of the tortillas on the bottom so they won't unroll while baking.
  2. Want it different? Toss in your favorite toppings like mushrooms, sausage, or some olives for a twist.
  3. If you need a head start, build it earlier and just bake when you're ready. Makes life easier.
  4. All the flavors you love from pizza and enchiladas come together for a fun family meal.

Essential Tools

  • Big skillet
  • Big baking sheet
  • Spray for cooking

Allergen Information

Always verify ingredient labels for allergens and consult with a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • Has dairy like mozzarella and ricotta
  • Gluten alert from those flour tortillas
  • Beef is in both bacon and pepperoni

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are best used as an estimate and shouldn't replace professional health advice.
  • Calories: 525
  • Fat Content: 29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Protein: 31 g