They were the perfect hold-us-over until grill time; and with such success on this little idea; they'll certainly make their way into a party menu soon!
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| Tortilla Pizza Poppers |
Tortilla Pizza Poppers
Ingredients:
Soft tortilla (or burrito) shells
Pepperoni
Pizza/Pasta sauce
Mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil-finely chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a regular-size muffin pan, lightly coat it with nonstick spray. You're going to stuff the tortilla shells into these--so you want them to slide out easily. Lay the tortilla shell on the counter--using a large cup/bowl (with the lip a little larger than the size of the muffin tin hole) and use it to cut out circles. I found just laying it on top the shell, applying pressure, and rocking it back and forth a few times worked. I managed 2 circles per tortilla shell.
Once you have the tortilla shells cut, place them in the muffin tins--one per hole. Put about 1-2 Tbs. of pasta sauce in each muffin slot. (I use one, this depends on your taste!) Layer 1-2 pepperoni's per muffin, and top with cheese, finely chopped fresh basil and salt/pepper.
Place in oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes--or until cheese is melted, slightly golden and edges are starting to crisp/brown.
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Gently slide out with spoon--and enjoy!
The Boss loved these, as did I--and they've held us over until the grill heats up. YA!
