Southwest Pizza Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cayenne, chili powder and salt. Combine the milk, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the cheeses. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and one envelope of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and remaining taco seasoning; mix well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the beef mixture and half of the cheeses. , Combine the corn, beans and salsa; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST TORTILLA PIZZAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place four tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with bean mixture to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Top with remaining tortillas. Spoon salsa over tops. Sprinkle with pepper, onion and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cook chicken (grilling is preferable) and cube.
• Chop onion and slice tomatoes.
• Roll pizza crust onto cookie sheet as directed on can.
• Combine pizza sauce with chipotle and adobo sauce.
• (Add more than one tablespoon if you like your food spicy).
• Spoon pizza sauce onto crust.
• Top with cheese, onion, chicken and tomatoes.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.

SOUTHWESTERN BACON & EGGS PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Whisk eggs, milk and onions until blended; pour into medium nonstick skillet. Cook on medium heat 5 min. or until egg mixture is set but still moist, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Place crust on baking sheet; spread with salsa. Cover with 1/2 cup cheese, 2/3 of the bacon and egg mixture; top with remaining bacon and cheese.
• Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN PIZZA CON QUESO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place pizza crust top side down on a baking sheet, bake 4-5 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crisp.
• Remove from oven, and turn crust top side up.
• Shred chicken, and add oil to heat over medium heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering.
• Cut bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
• Add bell peppers, onion, and seasoning mix to a mixing bowl, toss to coat.
• Add vegetable mixture to skillet, cook 2-3 minutes or until tender.
• Add chicken, cook 1 minute, or until heated through. Remove skillet from heat.
• Spread salsa con queso dip over crust to within 1 inch of edges.
• Top evenly with chicken mixture, sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven, and cut into wedges.