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Creamy Zigzag Tortilla Bake

Folding tortillas into zigzags makes the BEST creamy tortilla bake! I'm going to use this method again and again.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp sliced black olives
  • Few sprigs fresh basil, chopped (remove any tough stems)
  • 200 g (~ 7 oz) cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 200 g (~ 7 oz) tomato sauce (e.g. pasta sauce or passata)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 100 g (~ 1 cup) grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F). If you'd like to, practise folding the tortillas into zigzag shapes - it's easier to practise this technique before you spread them with the creamy filling! You don't have to pre-fold the tortillas if you don't want to.
    A tortilla wrap folded into zigzags.
  • Add the diced red onion to a mixing bowl, along with the sliced olives, chopped basil, cream cheese, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
    Cream cheese, red onion and olives mixed together in a bowl.
  • Spread a spoonful or two of tomato sauce around the bottom of a baking dish (mine measured approx. 10 x 7 inches) - just a thin layer, to prevent the tortillas from sticking.
    A thin layer of tomato sauce spread around the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Spread about a quarter of the cream cheese mixture across one of the tortillas. Fold in a zig-zag shape like you practised before (watch the recipe video to see my technique if you need help!).
    A tortilla wrap spread with cream cheese, red onion and olives.
  • Lay the folded tortilla cheese-side-up in the baking tray. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas and the rest of the cheese mixture, placing the folded tortillas side by side in the dish.
    Zigzag folded tortillas stuffed with cream cheese in a baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly across the tortillas in the dish.
    Unbaked creamy zigzag tortilla bake topped with tomato sauce.
  • Top with grated cheese.
    Unbaked creamy zigzag tortilla bake topped with grated cheese.
  • Bake for around 20-25 minutes, until crispy on top and piping hot throughout. If the cheese is crisping up before the rest of the bake is piping hot, cover it with foil and cook a little longer.
    Cooked creamy zigzag tortilla bake.

Video

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Zigzag Tortilla Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 526 Calories from Fat 281
% Daily Value*
Fat 31.2g48%
Saturated Fat 17.4g87%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 935mg39%
Potassium 340mg10%
Carbohydrates 42.2g14%
Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugar 6.6g7%
Protein 18.1g36%
Calcium 296mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.