How to wrap a tortilla with cheese?

Start by warming the tortilla to make it flexible. Add cheese near the center, fold bottom up, sides in, and top down. Toast until the cheese melts and the tortilla browns.

What recipes use tortillas?

You can use them in tacos, enchiladas, wraps, pinwheels, or even as a base for flatbread pizzas. Our favorite: fall-themed quesadillas using pumpkin shaped tortillas.

What to do with ripped up tortillas?

Tear them into strips and bake into crispy chips, toss into soups, or layer in casseroles. You can also use broken pieces as croutons or toppings.

How to puff up a store-bought tortilla?

Steam it slightly, then sear on a hot pan or flame. Press with a spatula to help it puff. Even store-bought pumpkin shaped tortillas will come to life with this method.

How to make store-bought tortillas taste better?

Add flavored oils, cheese, or spices before toasting. Reheat on a hot pan to revive their texture and flavor.

How to add flavor to your tortillas?

Brush with herb butter, garlic oil, or spice blends. You can even fold in flavored fillings or roll them up with cheese for mini bites.

Pumpkin Shaped Tortillas 7 Cozy Ideas That Instantly Delight

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup warm water

2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)

1/2 tsp salt

Orange food coloring gel (for dyeing half the dough)

Small pumpkin cookie cutter

Plastic sheet or parchment paper (for layering)

Optional: garlic powder or smoked paprika for added flavor

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt, then slowly pour in warm water and oil.

2. Mix until a dough forms. Divide dough in half.

3. Add orange food coloring to one half and knead until evenly colored.

4. Roll out both doughs separately into thin tortillas.

5. Use pumpkin cutter to punch out shapes from white tortillas.

6. Inlay pumpkin cutouts into orange tortillas or vice versa.

7. Press gently with rolling pin to smooth the surface.

8. Place on skillet over medium heat and toast until golden and bubbly.

9. Serve warm with dips or as a wrap for fall meals.

Notes

Make the dough a day ahead and keep chilled.

You can also use store-bought tortillas and cut/paste with water.

These tortillas freeze well for up to 1 month.

Author: Elena Ross
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Snacks
Method: Pan Toast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tortilla
Calories: 190
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg