Matts Mexican Pizza Recipes

MEXICAN PIZZA I

Steps:

• Heat the refried beans.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Stir in the seasoning packet.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place a small amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Let the oil heat, then place one corn tortilla in the skillet. After 15 seconds, flip the tortilla over and let it fry another 15 seconds. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas, letting them drain on paper towels once they have been heated. When the tortillas have drained, arrange them on a cookie sheet.
• Spread a thin layer of beans on the tortillas, followed by a layer of beef, and cheese.
• Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Slice the tortillas into wedges and arrange them on plates or a serving platter and garnish them with the sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, chiles, avocado, and olives.

MEXICAN MINI-PIZZAS

Steps:

• Cook the chorizo in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Drain on paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll into 4inch circles, using a rolling pin or stretching it into circles by hand. Arrange the circles on 2 baking sheets lightly brushed with oil.
• Top each pizza with tomato slices and crumbled cooked chorizo. Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with dried oregano.
• Bake until the dough is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Brush the tortillas with oil and broil at 450 degrees F for about 3-4 minutes per side until puffy and light golden.
• Brown the beef over medium high heat until cooked. Drain any fat and return to heat.
• Add taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, chili powder, pepper to taste and water.
• Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Spread red salsa on the first tortilla then add beef and a layer of cheese.
• Spread refried beans on second tortilla and cover the first tortilla, bean side down.
• Spread salsa verde over the top of the second tortilla and add cheese, tomatoes, olives and green onions.
• Repeat with other tortillas to make 3 pizzas in total.
• Broil at 450 degrees F for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Dish and cut each pizza into fourths and serve hot with sour cream, hot sauce or guacamole.

HOMEMADE MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, yeast, salt and sugar. In a saucepan, heat water, milk and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Beat in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread salsa over crust. Top with the beans, chicken, onion, chilies, cheese, tomato, jalapeno and cilantro. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

LITTLE MEXICAN PIZZAS

Steps:

• Spread cut sides of muffins with refried beans; top with salsa, olives, onions, chilies and cheese. Place on baking sheets; broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

QUICK AND EASY MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot; fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried tortillas using tongs to a baking sheet.
• Spread salsa onto each fried tortilla; top with Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 8 minutes.

MATT'S FAVORITE EASY PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup pizza sauce on each Boboli pizza crust.
• Sprinkle each pizza with Italian seasoning.
• Place 6 to 8 pepperoni slices on each pizza crust.
• Sprinkle each pizza with 1/4 cup cheese.
• Place pizzas on baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

PIZZA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place pita breads on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread tomato sauce over pita breads. Top with chicken and chilies. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until pizzas are hot and cheese is melted.