Description
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas deliver a mouthwatering fusion of crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, and melted cheese. Comfort meets Mexican-inspired flavors in this quick, satisfying meal you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- ⅔ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Sauces and Cooking Aids:
- ⅓ cup red enchilada sauce
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for crispy tortilla bases.
- Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet and apply a light mist of cooking spray to enhance crispiness.
- Bake tortillas for 5 minutes until they develop a golden, crunchy texture.
- Generously spread a uniform layer of refried beans across each tortilla foundation.
- Artfully scatter diced tomatoes, finely chopped green onions, and shredded Colby Jack cheese over the bean-covered surface.
- Elegantly drizzle red enchilada sauce in a zigzag pattern across the layered ingredients.
- Return the assembled Mexican pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a bubbly, golden appearance.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool momentarily before serving the crispy, flavor-packed Mexican pizzas.
Notes
- Customize tortilla crispness by adjusting baking time, ensuring they’re golden but not burnt for perfect texture.
- Swap refried beans with black beans or vegetarian alternatives for dietary flexibility and added nutritional variety.
- Use low-fat cheese or dairy-free cheese options to create a lighter, heart-healthy version of the Mexican Pizza.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding fresh cilantro, jalapeños, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg