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Lazy Skillet Pizza (+Cooking Video)
Instructions
I thinly slice the 80 g of sausage (or ham) into thin pieces – thin slicing is needed so the sausage heats through quickly in 5–10 minutes in the skillet.
I also thinly slice one tomato – into thin rounds specifically, so they soften quickly and give up their juice to the top layer of cheese.
Using a vegetable grater, I grate the 100 g of cheese – a coarse grater gives cheese "strands" that melt beautifully into the characteristic "net".
I heat the skillet and add a little vegetable oil – without oil the tortilla will stick to the skillet and burn.
I place the tortilla on the heated skillet – it is the hot skillet that gives the base the right frying.
I lay 20 g of grated cheese on the tortilla – just a small amount, to create a "binding" layer between the two tortillas.
Then I cover with another tortilla sheet. I set medium heat and leave it for 1 minute – the bottom cheese will melt and "glue" the two tortillas into a firm base for the pizza.
Next I carefully flip the pizza base – I turn it like a "layered sandwich", so the second tortilla ends up on the bottom.
I take a tablespoon of tomato paste and spread it evenly over the tortilla – this is the "sauce" base of any pizza. You can replace it with ready-made pizza tomato sauce or ketchup.
I lay out the sliced sausage – in an even layer over the whole surface of the tortilla, with no bare "empty" patches.
Then I add the sliced tomatoes – fresh cut rounds give freshness and juiciness.
I spread the remaining cheese evenly over the surface of the pizza – it is on top that the cheese melts into the characteristic "Italian" look with lovely bubbles.
I cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to the lowest, and cook for 5–10 minutes. As soon as the cheese has fully melted, our lazy skillet pizza is ready.With this quick and tasty recipe for lazy skillet pizza you'll always have a great idea for dinner or a snack. Simple steps, a little time and your favourite ingredients – and there it is in front of you, an appetising and filling pizza, ready to please your taste.
Tips
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TWO TORTILLAS WITH CHEESE BETWEEN THEM – the "secret" of a firm base. A single tortilla is thin and weak, and it will "fall apart" under the weight of the filling. A double sandwich of two tortillas with cheese between them gives a firm "two-layer" base that holds plenty of filling on top without sagging.
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LOW HEAT UNDER A LID – the "secret" against a scorched base. High heat will instantly burn the bottom of the tortilla, but the cheese on top won't have time to melt. Low heat under a lid creates a "steam" effect – the cheese melts evenly on top, while the tortilla underneath dries out and turns crisp without burning.
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VARIATIONS WITH VEGETABLES – the "secret" of a healthier version. The sausage is easily replaced with boiled chicken, fried mushrooms or courgettes. Following the principle of zucchini pizza in a skillet, you can make a "gluten-free" or "low-carb" version – the courgette itself serves as the base instead of the tortilla.
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SERVING AND THE "RESTAURANT" VERSION – the "secret" of presentation. A simple lazy pizza can be turned into a "restaurant" serving: scatter fresh basil or oregano on top, drizzle with olive oil, add a couple of slices of mozzarella and some cherry tomatoes. As with a classic seafood yeast-dough pizza, you can use any filling, and the tortilla "tolerates" experiments perfectly.
Video
FAQ
Which tortillas are best for lazy pizza? +
Wheat tortillas 20–25 cm in diameter are ideal – they are elastic, don't break when bent, and hold the filling. Alternatives: corn tortillas (denser and crispier, but brittle), wholegrain tortillas (more "wholesome", with a nutty note), thin lavash (a large area, can be cut into pieces), pita or Arabic flatbreads (a two-layer base, the filling goes on top). Not suitable: thick "Georgian" flatbreads and sandwich rolls – they are too thick to mimic a thin pizza.
How long does lazy pizza keep? +
It is best eaten freshly made – the tortilla gets soggy from the sauce over time. In the fridge in an airtight container – up to 1 day. Before serving I reheat it on a dry skillet under a lid for 2–3 minutes, or in the microwave for 30 seconds. I don't recommend freezing it – after thawing the tortilla turns rubbery. It is an ideal "right now" dish for a snack or a quick dinner – not for making in advance.
What can replace the sausage in the filling? +
Any ready-made meat or vegetarian product. Meat alternatives: ham, bacon, boiled chicken or turkey, smoked brisket, boiled tongue. Mushroom: fried button mushrooms, marinated mushrooms, braised oyster mushrooms. Cheese (for vegetarians): mozzarella balls, slices of brie or camembert, feta. Seafood: canned tuna, prawns, hot-smoked salmon. Vegetable: fried aubergines, grilled courgettes, baked bell peppers. You can combine 2–3 ingredients for a more complex "premium" composition.
What to serve lazy pizza with? +
The classic pizza serving – with a light green salad of leafy herbs and a mustard dressing. For sauces: garlic sauce, ketchup, adjika, barbecue, ranch. For drinks: fizzy drinks (cola, sprite), cold light beer, fruit drinks and compotes, tomato juice. For a children's dinner: with milk drinks or fruit juices. For a party with friends: with cold beer and snacks like crisps, olives, nuts. You can serve it whole on a plate and cut it into sectors when serving guests, like a "real" pizza.
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