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Pull-Apart Tortilla Pizza Bread

Crispy pull-apart tortilla pizza bread packed with pepperoni, marinara, and melted mozzarella. The folded tortillas create saucy pockets and golden edges in every bite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy tortilla pizza recipe, pepperoni tortilla bake, tortilla pizza
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 266kcal
Author Chef Josh

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 tortillas medium-size, flour
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or a generous drizzle)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat:

  • Set oven to 375°F.

Fold the tortillas:

  • Fold the tortillas back and forth accordion-style and pack them snugly into a greased 8x8 baking dish to create tight layers.
    hands folding a tortilla accordion-style in prep for crispy, cheesy, tortilla pull apart pizza bread

Add the pepperoni:

  • Slide pepperoni slices into the folds so they sit inside the layers rather than only on top.
    tortillas folded in a baking dish with pepperoni layered on top, in prep for crispy, cheesy, tortilla pull apart pizza bread

Oil the tortillas:

  • Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, letting it run down into the folds to help the edges crisp.

Add the sauce:

  • Spoon marinara over the tortillas and use the back of a spoon to push it into the folds and pockets.
    tomato sauce being layered in the cracks of accordion style folded tortillas in prep for tortilla pull apart pizza bread

Add cheese and seasoning:

  • Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top. Finish with Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes if using.
    shredded cheese layered on top of tomato sauce and tortillas in prep for a batch of tortilla pull apart pizza bread

Bake:

    Optional broil:

    • Broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes if you want extra crisp edges.

    Rest and serve:

    • Let it rest for about 5 minutes, then pull apart and serve warm.
      a crispy, cheesy slice of tortilla pull apart pizza bread on a spatula

    Notes

    • This recipe works best when the tortillas are packed tightly together in the baking dish. That pressure is what creates the pull-apart structure.
    • You can swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, roasted vegetables, or even keep it simple with just sauce and cheese. The method stays the same, so it’s easy to riff on depending on what you have in the fridge.
    • If you like dipping sauces, serve this with extra marinara or ranch!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1mg