Easy Freezer-Friendly Lunch Box Pizza Roll-Ups
These pizza roll-ups are a quick, easy, and freezer-friendly lunch option perfect for busy days. Made with simple ingredients like tortillas, cheese, sauce, and pepperoni, they are customizable and kid-approved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 6-7 roll-ups per tortilla 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Flour tortillas (8-inch size; whole wheat or gluten-free options work well)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded recommended)
- About 20 pepperoni slices (optional; turkey pepperoni is a leaner choice)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing before baking or reheating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Lay out one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Add 4-5 pepperoni slices and a light dusting of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, making sure it’s snug but not so tight that the filling spills out.
- Slice the rolled tortilla into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces using a sharp knife. You should get about 6-7 roll-ups per tortilla.
- Place the roll-ups on the baking sheet cut-side up, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops with olive oil to encourage a golden, slightly crispy finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack or plate to prevent sogginess.
- For freezing: Let the roll-ups cool completely, then arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid (about 1 hour). Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag, separating layers with parchment paper.
- To reheat frozen roll-ups: Bake directly from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and crispy on the outside.
Notes
Warm tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel if they crack when rolling. Avoid overloading with sauce to prevent sogginess. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melt and texture. Brushing olive oil before baking adds a subtle crunch. Reheat in oven or toaster oven for best results; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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