Taco Nacho Pizza Jack O Lanterns
Bring a festive twist to your fall menu with these Taco Nacho Pizza Jack-O'-Lanterns, the ultimate fusion of spooky fun and bold flavors! Perfect for Halloween gatherings or a creative family dinner, this recipe starts with crisp, olive oil-brushed flour tortillas cut into playful jack-o’-lantern shapes. Layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, melty Mexican cheese, and zesty salsa, these mini pizzas deliver all the satisfying tastes of tacos and nachos in one bite. Garnished with sour cream, fresh cilantro, black olives, and optional jalapeño slices, they’re as vibrant and customizable as they are delicious. Ready in under 40 minutes, this dish is sure to be a hit for both kids and adults, offering festive fun coupled with mouthwatering Tex-Mex flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large flour tortillas
- 0.5 lb Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup Refried beans
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Jalapeño slices (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a small sharp knife to carefully cut jack-o'-lantern faces in two of the large flour tortillas. These will serve as the top layer for the pizza.
Brush both sides of all tortillas (including the ones with faces) with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes until they are slightly crisp but not overly browned.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the seasoning coats the beef. Remove from heat.
Spread a thin layer of refried beans on the uncut tortillas to act as the base. Top evenly with the seasoned ground beef, a sprinkle of the shredded Mexican cheese blend, and a few spoonfuls of salsa.
Carefully place the jack-o'-lantern face tortillas on top of the loaded tortillas to create a sandwich-like pizza.
Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish the pizzas with sour cream, chopped cilantro, black olive slices, and jalapeño slices (if desired).
Serve warm and enjoy your spooky taco nacho pizza jack-o'-lanterns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.5 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 9466 mg | 412% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2131 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
