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Why choose between pizza and tacos when you can have both? These pizza tacos use tortillas as the base, layered with marinara, melty mozzarella, crispy pepperoni, and your favorite toppings. Baked or skillet-fried for cheesy, gooey, crunchy goodness.
⏱️ Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10–12 minutes
- Total time: ~20–25 minutes
🍽️ Equipment Needed
- Skillet or sheet pan
- Spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Oven (optional, for baking version)
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6 tacos)
- 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 18–24 slices pepperoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
- Optional toppings:
- Sliced black olives
- Diced bell peppers
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil or oregano
- Grated Parmesan
👨🍳 Instructions
🔹 Skillet Method (crispy taco-style)
- Assemble tacos:
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on half of each tortilla.
- Add mozzarella, 3–4 pepperoni slices, and optional toppings.
- Fold tortilla in half to create a taco.
- Pan-fry tacos:
- Heat a bit of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each taco 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, cheese melted.
- Serve warm with extra marinara or ranch for dipping.
🔹 Baked Version (oven-crisped tacos)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble tacos as above and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until crispy and cheese is bubbling.
🧮 Nutrition (per taco – approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~250–300 kcal |
| Protein | ~12 g |
| Carbs | ~20 g |
| Fat | ~15–18 g |
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or spicy pepperoni.
- Use different cheeses: Try provolone, cheddar, or a pizza blend.
- Kid-friendly: Let kids build their own before cooking.
- Low-carb option: Use low-carb tortillas or make as lettuce wraps with melted cheese and pepperoni.
