If you have a surplus of tortillas after Taco Tuesday, you may be wondering, “What can I make with flour tortillas?” Lucky for you, there are endless ways to incorporate flour tortillas into your regular recipes. From classic favorites like breakfast burritos to new twists like pizza quesadillas, there are plenty of dishes that use this ingredient.
Things to Make With Flour Tortillas
Most of us are familiar with the typical uses for flour tortillas, including tacos, quesadillas and burritos. But what about the less traditional uses? Along with many Mexican-inspired staples, flour tortillas can be the main ingredient for a wide variety of other dishes from breakfast to dessert. Here are just a few of the culinary masterpieces you can make with flour tortillas:
- Breakfasts: Peanut butter banana roll-ups and tortilla French toast
- Lunches: Grilled wraps, Caesar chicken wrap and sushi rolls
- Appetizers: Pinwheels, mini pizzas and guacamole cones
- Dinners: Layered tortilla lasagna, taco salad bowls and cheeseburger wraps
- Desserts: S’mores roll-ups, dessert nachos and fruit tacos
Top 6 Tortilla Recipes
For more specific flour tortilla ideas, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tortilla recipes. Whip up one of these six recipes for a delicious and easy tortilla dinner:
1. Italian Quesadillas
Italy meets south of the border in this delicious mashup dish. Keep your quesadillas interesting by incorporating classic Italian flavors to create a Mexican-style pizza melt. Here are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this twist on an old favorite:
- 1 package of Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, cooked and cut into rounds
- 8 10-inch or 12-inch flour tortillas
- 4 jarred whole roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
- 1 1/3 cups of marinara sauce
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
Spread the sausage rounds and strips of roasted red peppers evenly over four of the tortillas. Next, spoon marinara sauce and sprinkle both cheeses and the Italian seasoning evenly over each tortilla. Place one of the remaining tortillas over each of the tortillas with toppings. Finally, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and grill each of the quesadillas until one side is lightly golden, then flip to cook the other side.
2. Kielbasa Tacos
Why make boring ground beef tacos when you could make exciting kielbasa tacos? Take the flavor of your tacos up a notch with these tasty kielbasa tacos. These are all the ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 16-ounce package of Premio Kielbasa
- 2 medium sweet onions, quartered
- 2 large orange bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1/3 cup of green onions, minced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup of lime or lemon juice
- 8 flour tortillas
- 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 bottle of hot sauce
To make the tacos, grill all the veggies until tender before grilling the kielbasa. Once both your vegetables and kielbasa are done cooking, you can start assembling the tacos. Warm your tortillas briefly over the grill before filling each with a serving of kielbasa and vegetable mixture. Top with a sprinkle of cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce.
3. Sausage Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a scrumptious way to enjoy cheese-and-salsa-drenched tortillas. As a bonus, this enchiladas recipe includes Premio Sweet Italian Sausage to provide extra flavor and a bit of protein. Here is the full list of ingredients you’ll need for these tasty enchiladas:
- 1 pound of Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, cooked and cut into coins
- 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 3 1/2 cups of salsa, divided
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
To prepare the enchiladas, simply combine the sausage, tomatoes, olives and onion with one cup each of the cheese and salsa. Dip the tortillas into the remaining salsa before filling them with some of the sausage and cheese mixture. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish. Pour the remaining salsa over the tortillas and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Afterward, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until it melts.
4. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizzadillas
A pizzadilla is the delicious combination of a pizza and a quesadilla. Instead of settling for a plain cheese pizzadilla, try this mouth-watering recipe for sausage and pepperoni pizzadillas. These are all the ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 package of Premio Hot and Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage, cooked and cut into chunks
- 1 ounce of turkey pepperoni, chopped into bits
- 8 tablespoons of pizza sauce
- 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 flour or corn tortillas
In a large bowl, stir together the sausage, pepperoni and pizza sauce. Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle half of each with cheese before spreading the sausage and pepperoni mixture over that same half. Top with more cheese and then fold the empty halves of the tortillas over to form quesadillas. Cook the quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese melts and each side is golden brown.
5. Double Dribble Sausage Wraps
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect game night snack, look no further than these double dribble sausage wraps. Stuffed with delectable sweet Italian sausage and finished with a homemade secret sauce, these wraps are sure to score with your family. Here are the necessary ingredients for these slam-dunk wraps:
- 1 16-ounce package of Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, removed from casings and cooked
- 8 8-inch tortillas
- 1 15-ounce can of pink beans, drained
- 1 green pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
- 1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 8-ounce package of shredded mozzarella cheese
In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, beans, peppers and onions. In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, nutmeg and cayenne pepper, then add the sauce to the sausage mixture and blend well. Spoon some of the sausage and sauce mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place on a cookie sheet to bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese has melted.
6. The Works Breakfast Burrito
You can start each day with a smile when you make this breakfast burrito with the works. Made with just a hint of spice to kickstart your morning, this breakfast burrito is worth waking up for. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- 6 Premio Breakfast Sausage links, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 large russet potato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 12 eggs
- 2/3 cup of milk
- 1 4-ounce can of diced green chilies
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 10-ounce can of green or red enchilada sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Optional sour cream
- Optional guacamole
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and then add the potatoes and season them with salt and pepper. Cook the potatoes until golden brown and able to be pierced with a fork. Afterward, set them aside. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together, then scramble them in the skillet, mixing in the sausage and chilies.
Divide the potatoes, egg mixture and cheese among the tortillas, then fold the tortillas into burritos. Pour enchilada sauce over the burritos and sprinkle more cheese on top before placing each burrito under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Finish with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole if desired.
Find Premio Sausage in a Store Near You
To make sure your tortilla recipes are a success, use high-quality sausage from Premio Foods. For over 40 years, Premio Foods has been making fresh and authentic Italian sausage blends without fillers — the way sausage should be. With a variety of pork and chicken sausages to choose from, there’s a Premio product for everyone and every tortilla-based dish.
Locate Premio Foods sausage in the store nearest you to start creating gourmet tortilla dinners today.
