Description
A delicious fusion of cheese tortellini and pepperoni pizza that brings cheesy goodness and comfort food together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini
- 2 ounces pepperoni, quartered
- Sliced pepperoni for topping
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces original Velveeta cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (including mozzarella)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook garlic cloves until golden and fragrant.
- Add whole milk and dry Italian seasoning to the skillet. Warm until the milk starts to steam, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Velveeta cheese and shredded cheese blend until fully melted and smooth.
- Add cooked cheese tortellini and quartered pepperoni to the sauce. Stir gently for one minute to combine and heat through.
- Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish. Spoon pizza sauce over the top and swirl gently.
- Layer sliced pepperoni and sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish by broiling on high for 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a golden brown top.
Notes
- You can substitute the cheese blend with your favorite variety of cheeses.
- Adjust the quantity of pepperoni based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg