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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.
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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