Shortcut Pizza

OK, this isn’t the real thing, but it’s an important skill to be able to plan ahead for emergencies by having the right ingredients on hand. Then, you can assemble them in the time it takes to heat your oven plus another five minutes, and you’re ready to eat.

SERVING SIZE IS MADE TO ORDER, AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU LIKE

Ingredients: 

A package of flour tortillas

Pizza sauce; this can be from a jar labeled pizza sauce, but spaghetti sauce or simply tomato sauce work, too

Shredded mozzarella cheese, or a combination of cheeses

Toppings of your choice; items that are easy to keep on hand include pepperoni, onions, canned mushrooms, but you know what your favorites are

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Instructions: 

▪ Preheat oven to 450˚ F.

▪ Place tortillas on a baking sheet, spoon on some pizza sauce, and top with cheese. Add whatever toppings you like.

▪ Bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles.