Tortillas are one of the most versatile food items. You can cut them up, wrap them, or bake them. They’re delicious and come in many shapes and forms. So it’s not surprising that more and more people creatively incorporate tortillas into their shopping lists and meals.
If you’re tired of always eating tortillas in their traditional form, here are seven recipes that will spice up your tortilla life!
1. Tortilla Soup
While this concept may not sound appealing to some, it’s a delicious meal that you can make in no time. If you want to get extra creative, try throwing in eggs or avocados for added flavor!
2. Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Who doesn’t love some good ol’ casserole? Most traditional recipes call for pasta. However, this dish gives tortillas a shot. The casserole looks mouth-watering and tastes even better. It’s also a pretty straightforward recipe that will feed the whole family!
3. Breakfast Roll-ups
These easy-to-make tortilla roll-ups will satisfy you regardless of what ingredients you use. And don’t let the word “breakfast” fool you – you can make them for lunch, dinner, or as a simple appetizer! Depending on your diet, you can add lean meats to your wraps or green them up with veggies. Either way, you’re sure to eat them all in one sitting!
4. Tortilla Hot Dog Wraps
Who doesn’t enjoy a tasty hot dog? Next time you don’t have any hot dog buns, whip out your tortillas, and you’re good to go. Since they don’t contain bread, the tortillas accentuate the taste of the sausage, plus they add extra crispiness. These wraps are perfect for late summer evenings with friends.
5. Tortilla Lasagna
Lasagna is one of those meals that we can eat forever. This version replaces the pasta with tortilla wraps for fewer carbohydrates. You can also try substituting the tomato sauce with Mexican pasta sauce to make it even more authentic. The fun part about lasagna is that you can make it however you please!
6. Ice Cream Tacos
If you enjoy ice cream cakes, this recipe is for you. Since you wrap this glorious frozen dessert in a tortilla, you get the best of both worlds. Plus, it’s one of the simplest desserts because it only requires two ingredients. Hit the freezer section, grab a bag of tortillas, and you’re good to go!
7. Waffle Cheese Quesadillas
Once you try these quesadillas, they will become your staple breakfast dish because they taste so good. This recipe simply replaces your typical waffle batter with a tortilla, ultimately turning it into a cheesy quesadilla. Seriously, who can say no to cheese?
Because tortillas are so versatile, you can turn them into so many more delicious dishes than the ones listed above. If you have any other tortilla favorites, or you’ve tried any of these recipes, let us know in the comments!
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