Quick Mexican Pizza
Dive into the vibrant flavors of a Quick Mexican Pizza, a deliciously simple fusion of Mexican-inspired ingredients and pizza-style convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or a fun twist on taco night, this recipe features crispy flour tortillas as the base, layered with creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, and a melty Mexican cheese blend. Optional toppings like seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken add heartiness, while sliced black olives, fresh green onions, and juicy diced tomatoes bring a burst of color and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, including prep and bake time, this easy homemade Mexican pizza is finished with a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate Tex-Mex treat. Serve it as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup ground beef or cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
Place two flour tortillas on the baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans evenly over each tortilla.
If using ground beef or shredded chicken, evenly distribute 1/2 cup over each tortilla.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the refried beans and meat (if added) on each tortilla.
Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of salsa and spread it out evenly.
Add a few slices of black olives and a sprinkle of chopped green onions on top for additional flavor.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the pizzas from the oven and transfer them to a cutting board.
Garnish each pizza with diced tomatoes and a drizzle of sour cream before serving.
Cut each pizza into slices and serve warm. Enjoy your Quick Mexican Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.8 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.1 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 448 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 5286 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 122.0 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2208 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2532 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
