Think tortillas are just for wraps? These 5 recipes will completely change your mind
Burritos, tacos, quesadillas and even pizzas, you can't imagine how many different recipes Mexican wheat tortillas can offer us in the kitchen! The truth is that these tortillas combine with almost any ingredient and, in addition to keeping very well, they are economical and accessible. If you are familiar with Mexican food, you probably already know them well. What you may not know yet is the number of original recipes that can be made with them. Ideal for a quick dinner or an informal snack, these tortillas offer us an infinite number of possibilities and, in this article, we show you how to make 5 of the most original and original ones.
1. Crinkle cake gratin
Traditionally made with filo pastry, this cake that caused a furor in social networks and that is usually sweet, finds in Petitchef its more gambol version. We will use ingredients that you probably already have at home to make it; so, do not hesitate and prepare this easy, innovative and exquisite tasting recipe.
► Shopping list: tortillas, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, spinach, ham, grated mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley.
► Preparation: mix the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add the spinach, chopped ham, grated mozzarella and chopped fresh parsley (to taste). Fold the tortillas in an accordion shape. Place the folded tortillas side by side in the gratin dish. Pour the ham mixture on top. Press the filling into the spaces between the tortillas. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C). And that's it!
Got some tortillas lying around in your cupboard? Turn them into a delicious bake inspired by crinkle cake ! With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have a hearty, delicious dish ready in no time. The combination of ham, spinach and mozzarella...
2 Tortilla bowl
Your salads will never be the same with this presentation! Prepare amazing baskets using wheat tortillas. To make them you will need the typical tulip-shaped flan mold. Inside we will place the pancakes, then a quick pass through the oven and we will have it. A nice bowl that we can fill with the ingredients we like the most. Easy, tasty and very original.
► Shopping list: tortillas.
► Materials: Curly flan mold.
► Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Moisten your wheat tortillas with a little water (especially the edges; this will prevent them from breaking when you later arrange them in the mold). Heat them individually for 40 seconds in the microwave. Once they have softened thanks to the moisture and the heat of the microwave, place them in the mold. Make sure to press well with your fingers, the tortilla in each of the slots of the mold. Bake for 8 minutes. And that's it! All that's left to do is to fill these edible bowls with our favorite ingredients.
What if we turned our corn tortillas into bowls to hold a mixed salad? A fluted mold, a trip to the oven, and you're done ;-) We'll explain how we did it in the instructions below ↓ For the rest, just combine the ingredients of your choice ;-)
3. Bacon and mozzarella tortilla quiches
If before we have made some bowls, now it's the turn of this kind of basket that is somewhere between a salty and crunchy muffin and a quiche. If you have the classic muffin tin, make a note of this recipe to surprise all your guests at the next appetizer. We warn you, make leftovers because they are so good that you will not be able to stop eating them.
► Shopping list: wheat tortillas, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, bacon, grated mozzarella, a little parsley.
► Materials: Muffin pan.
► Preparation: beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chopped parsley. Form rolls with the tortilla pieces and place them in a greased muffin tin. Fill the mold cavities with the preparation. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 13 minutes in a preheated oven and you're done!
Got some tortillas lying around and don't know what to do with them? Turn them into delicious, easy, budget-friendly quiches ! With just a few eggs, milk, a little mozzarella and bacon, you can make crispy, irresistibly delicious mini-quiches....
4. Pizza tortilla express
We know, a good homemade pizza dough is light years away from this solution, but to be honest, who wants to make pizza dough when it's time for dinner? A quick and easy solution is to take a tortilla and dress it with our favorite ingredients. Then, you simply bake it for a few minutes or put it in the airfyer and that's it!
► Shopping list : tortilla, tomato sauce, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, grated parmesan.
► Preparation: place the tortilla on top of a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Spread the tomato sauce. Place the mozzarella balls cut in 2 and sprinkle the Parmesan. Finally place the basil leaves. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C). And it's ready!
No time to make traditional pizza dough for your homemade pizza? Try wheat tortillas instead! This easy, quick recipe lets you make several individual pizzas. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or enjoying while watching a game, movie, or series, just...
5. Tortilla wrap
A very original sandwich that went viral on social networks for its simplicity and originality. Here, the idea is to divide the omelet into 4 parts and in each one of them put different ingredients, for example: French omelet, grated cheese, cooked ham and tomato. Then we fold the omelet over itself so that we get a sandwich in the shape of a triangle. It is very easy and very convenient! Besides, the options are almost endless, what ingredients would you add? Here is another idea:
►Shopping list: tortilla, avocado, eggs, salt, pepper, olive oil, bacon, lamb's lettuce, emmental cheese.
► Preparation: slice the avocado. Make some scrambled eggs. Cook the bacon and reserve these 3 preparations. Put the corn tortilla on a flat surface and with the help of a knife or a pizza cutter, make a single cut from the base to the center.
Place the cut side down (this will make folding easier). Now, place the different ingredients in each quarter of the tortilla. Now all that is left to do is to fold and fold the tortilla over itself. You can toast the tortilla wrap in a sandwich maker until the outside is golden brown. If you don't have a sandwich maker, you can toast it in a greased pan with a little butter. And that's it!
Take on the “Tortilla Challenge” too! The idea is simple: make a sandwich in no time using a corn tortilla :-) And yes, tortillas have more than one trick up their sleeve—here’s proof! Here, we suggest making a brunch-style sandwich to enjoy at a...
Still need more ideas?
Here are many other ideas for you to use your Mexican tortillas. From the classic quesadillas to more original recipes like an express pizza or samosa-shaped tacos.
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A kebab-style mille-feuille ? That's exactly what this recipe for homemade lavash kebab is all about, with tortillas and fragrant minced meat. There's no need for a rotisserie or grill here: the skewers are assembled layer by layer, then baked in...
No puff pastry on hand and a sudden craving for quiche ? We've got the perfect solution: use a tortilla as the base! Yes, the one you have left over from your fajita party! It's ultra-convenient, light, and perfect when you need a quick fix. Just...
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We had some wheat tortillas in the cupboard and decided to turn them into enchiladas ! This Mexican family favourite is always comforting ♥ Here, we even made a 100% vegetarian filling! This dish can also be vegan if you leave out the cheese....
Today, we mix Mexican and Thai cuisine in this recipe for crispy tacos topped with chicken and satay sauce. The base is very simple: wheat pancakes baked in the oven. For the filling, we used chicken thighs that were simmered in coconut milk and...
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Grab your wheat tortillas, today we're making French tacos! A finger-food recipe that the whole family will love. Generously filled with a mix of ground meat and homemade fries, all topped with an absolutely irresistible cheese sauce! The perfect meal...
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Adèle Peyches
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