7 New Ways to Use a Sandwich Wrap

Drop the beat...I'm wrapping like you've never seen before.
Joslyn Blair

Wraps are something I always have sitting in my fridge or my pantry. So easy and so versatile, they're good for way more than just sandwiches. Keep some in your kitchen so that you're ready whenever you need to throw together a super quick meal (or dessert!).

1. Layer them in a casserole. When I'm craving a hearty baked pasta but don't have any lasagna noodles handy, wraps come to my rescue. They can be layered in a large baking dish with cheese, veggies, cooked ground meat, and tomato sauce or cream sauce for a totally satisfying, saucy, gooey casserole dish.

2. Make a spicy, Tex-Mex-inspired skillet "pie." Coat a cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place one tortilla in the bottom. Top with a thin layer of chopped veggies (like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini), and if you're a meat eater, sprinkle on some cooked ground beef or chorizo. For added flavor, pour over some enchilada sauce or salsa and grated Cheddar, then top with another layer of cheese and a wrap. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

3. Top it like a pizza. Brush a wrap with olive oil, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and chopped or sliced veggies, and bake in a 400 degree F oven until cheese is melted.

4. Fill it and bake it. Pack the center of a wrap with cheese, veggies, and cooked sausage or pepperoni. Roll it up tightly, brush the exterior with olive oil, and bake at 375 degrees F until the outside is slightly toasted and golden and interior is melty for a super fast take on a calzone.

5. Fill it and fry it. Cut wraps in half (or in quarters if very large), and stuff the center of each piece with your favorite savory (or sweet!) filling. Roll it up tightly, seal the edges with egg wash, and deep fry in 350 degree F vegetable oil until golden and crisp. If you're making a dessert version, try filling it with cream cheese, chocolate chips, and fruit (like raspberries or strawberries), and sprinkle the outside with powdered sugar once fried.

6. Swap it for pita or croutons in a salad. Cut wraps into small triangles or squares, rub with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt, and toast in the oven at 375 degrees F until golden and crisp. Sprinkle on or mix into a green salad—add some crispy falafel and a Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette for a fattoush-style creation, or throw in cooked black beans, fresh tomatoes, and a spicy, lime juice-infused dressing for a Southwestern spin.

7. Make a faux crêpe cake. Sauté wraps quickly in melted butter and sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar. Stack into a cake shape, spreading whipped cream (or another delicious filling, like Nutella) between each layer.

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