How To Turn Plain Tortillas Into Deliciously Cheesy Mini Croissants

Cheesy tortillas or cheesy croissants — which one tastes better? It's a tough question to answer, and maybe you don't have to anymore. In the search for new and exciting snacks, it can be difficult to come across an idea you've never seen before, or a way to adapt simple ingredients into something unique. But it is possible. For instance, this easy hack can turn an everyday tortilla into a crispy, cheesy mini croissant with very little effort.

The Instagram recipe uses flour tortillas, cutting them into triangles and spreading them with some garlic butter and cheese before rolling them up in a croissant shape. Flour tortillas roll very well, as they are a little more forgiving than corn tortillas. You could also try this recipe with corn tortillas, which can add great flavor. Because they're a little stiffer, it helps to microwave them with a damp paper towel before rolling, or place them in a hot skillet for a few seconds to make them more malleable.

Mozzarella is a great go-to for melty cheesy goodness. There's a reason it's on pizza, after all, and the garlic butter will ensure a good flavor pop. Grated cheddar, Monterey or pepper Jack, even a creamy Havarti or fontina would melt to a perfect, gooey consistency while the tortillas get crispy but before they burn.

It can be tricky to come up with fresh snack ideas, but this hack offers endless versatility. Cheese is the obvious choice, but you don't need to stop there. Add tomato and basil for a vegetarian pizza twist, or thinly sliced pepperoni for a more classic pizza flavor. Try creamy garlic sauce with easy caramelized onions and mushrooms, or go bold with ham and pineapple. With a variety of toppings, you can put together a whole party platter of pizza-inspired croissant bites.

Beyond pizza, think classic ham and cheese, turkey and Swiss, or pulled pork. You could even do a classic cheeseburger version with onion, pickle, ground beef, and cheese. For something sweet, swap garlic butter for salted butter or peanut butter, and fill with chocolate, marshmallow, or fresh fruit. Even a simple sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar works beautifully. But you may have to play with filling amounts to ensure you don't overfill and have it all melt away as it cooks.

Keep an eye on the time so nothing overcooks. If you have really thin tortillas, keep a close eye as they may get too crispy, even in the short cook time. Remember to let ingredients like hot cheese or peanut butter cool so you don't burn your mouth.

Because they don't take long to make, they're easy snacks for an evening if you're watching movies with friends or family. Kids can handle making them easily, too, and you could set up different stations so everyone can choose their own toppings. Tortillas really are a blank canvas, so there's a lot of experimentation you can try. Get creative and have fun. That's half the enjoyment of snacking.