Mexican Pizza Recipe
Mexican pizza is a delightful fusion dish that brings together the best of Mexican and Italian cuisines.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Baking sheet
- Oven or toaster oven
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup ground beef or chicken, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 cup salsa
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the TortillasPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until it becomes slightly crispy and golden brown. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas.
- Layer the TortillasPlace two tortillas on a baking sheet.Spread 1/2 cup of refried beans evenly over each tortilla.Evenly distribute the cooked and seasoned ground beef or chicken over the beans on both tortillas.Place the remaining two tortillas on top of each layered tortilla to create a sandwich-like structure.
- Include the toppings.Top each tortilla stack with half a cup of salsa.Evenly distribute the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses on top of the salsa.Over the cheese, scatter the diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños (if using), chopped green onions, sliced black olives, and cilantro.
- Bake the PizzaPlace the baking sheet in the preheated oven.Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.minutes,
- Serve and EnjoyRemove the Mexican pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a minute.Slice each pizza into quarters.Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, and enjoy!