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Below, you’ll learn how to make these easy tortilla pizzas, plus tips to pack them perfectly for school so they stay fresh for hours!
School Lunch Tortilla Pizzas
Friday night at my house always means pizza. Eventually, my kids started requesting it for school lunch too—no complaints here! But homemade dough on a weekday is NOT happening. Enter: tortilla pizzas! Crispy, cheesy, and totally customizable!
I use up leftover tortillas, and they get lunch that feels like a treat! win-win! And if you want more sandwich-free lunches, this mini pumpkin pancake bento and chicken nugget lunchable are also easy to pack and guaranteed to disappear by lunchtime!
What You Need
You don’t need much to make these effortless tortilla pizzas—just a few staples! Check the recipe card for exact amounts:
- Olive Oil or Cooking Spray: helps the tortilla crisp up just right in the oven.
- Tortilla: a soft flour tortilla is perfect for a crispy base. Whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas will also work just as well.
- Marinara Sauce: Store-bought or homemade both work; whatever’s on hand!
- Cheese: shredded mozzarella is the classic choice, but there are also plenty of great cheese blends that add fantastic flavor.
- Toppings: pepperoni, olives, or whatever your kids love. Leftover veggies? Toss ’em on!
How to Pack a Tortilla Pizza for Lunch at School
These pizzas are so simple that you can even enlist your teens to make them instead! Here’s how it’s done:
- Prep Tortillas: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the tortilla with olive oil or spray it lightly with cooking spray.
- Top it up: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the tortilla, then sprinkle on the cheese and your favorite toppings.
- Bake: Pop it in the oven for about 8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Pack it for school
Let the pizza cool completely before slicing it into quarters. Pack the slices in a sturdy container and refrigerate if prepping ahead of time. When you’re ready for school, pack the pizza, along with any lunch sides, into a lunch bag.
First time trying tortilla pizzas? Watch this quick video to see just how easy they are to make and pack for lunch.
Toppings and Options
From picky to adventurous, these tortilla pizzas work for all tastes: keep it as simple as you want, or get creative with BBQ chicken, veggie combos, or even ham and pineapple! And don’t forget to pull out those leftovers. This recipe is all about convenience!
School Lunch Packing Tips
These easy pizzas are perfect straight out of the oven or packed for lunch! Follow these packing tips to ensure they stay crispy and delicious, even at room temperature:
Use the right container
Choose a hard, sandwich-sized container to keep the pizza slices from getting squished in the lunch bag.
Let it cool completely
Always let the pizza slices cool to room temperature before packing them to avoid condensation building up and making the tortilla soggy.
Keep it safe to eat
If you’re prepping lunch in advance, store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to head out. Use an ice pack to keep everything inside the lunch bag fresh and safe.
Use Separate Compartments
When adding wetter ingredients like fruit, use separate containers for the produce so everything stays crisp and fresh.
Add healthy sides
Boost nutrition to this lunch by including healthy sides like a fruit and yogurt parfait or banana chips. A hard-boiled egg or protein muffin is a great addition to keep kids focused and energized longer.
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More Ways to Pack Pizza for School Lunch
If tortilla pizzas are your jam, you’ll love pepperoni-stuffed uncrustables and healthy zucchini pizza bites–a total upgrade from the school cafeteria! Combine two faves with this Pizza Pasta Salad! Or use these tips to pack leftover pizza and keep it epic!
Easy Tortilla Pizzas
Watch How It’s Packed:
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- Pepperoni
- Chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush the tortillas with olive or spray with cooking spray.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over each tortilla and top with desired toppings.
- Place the tortilla onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve. If packing for lunches, allow the pizza slices to cool down to room temperature before packing into lunch containers.
AnnaK says
Is this sent to school cold? Does it get soggy from condensation? I have a newly 6 year old starting school this fall, and I am so lost in how to pack lunch for her that she will eat. Your website looks so promising.
MOMables - Laura says
Hi Anna, great question! These are best prepared in the morning. I like to allow the pizza to cool down to room temperature before slicing and packing into a lunch container. It won’t get soggy from condensation and holds up until lunchtime. If you need more lunch ideas, this post should be helpful.
Sarah says
we make these all the time. No need to spray tortilla if you use parchment paper. We make al kinds of combos including pesto instead of red sauce, whatever leftover meat we have, veggies. Just a quick, easy dinner
Courtney says
What a great idea! I am wondering, did you spray both sides of the tortilla with cooking spray or just the bottom?
MOMables says
just the bottom
Kimberly Ross says
For some reason ours did not puff up at all like In the picture. What went wrong?
Michelle says
Kimberly, our tortillas did not puff up at all actually, so nothing went wrong! They aren’t meant to puff up because you are just using tortillas.
Liz says
Looks nice and easy too. Thank you.
Michelle says
Liz, they are so easy to whip up for a quick dinner! We love them :)
Kat says
The tortilla in the picture looks pretty thick. Do you think this would work with uncooked tortillas?
Michelle says
Kat, the tortilla in the picture is a actually a regular flour tortilla. I haven’t made the pizzas with uncooked tortillas so I’m not sure if it would work the same way. You would have to adjust the temperature and the cooking time. Let me know if you try it! :)