New Mexico Style Pizza Recipes

EASY MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• If using pizza dough, press pizza dough out on a greased 14″ round pizza pan (or another suitable baking sheet). If using premade pizza crust, place crust on baking sheet.
• Spread refried beans on pizza dough/crust, almost to edge but leaving a 1/2-1″ edge uncovered, all the way around. Top evenly with shredded cheese. Top cheese with cooked chicken and tomato slices.
• Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown and crust is golden. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Cut into slices and serve.

LOADED MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash black beans. Stir in the onion, yellow pepper, chili powder and cumin. In another bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno and garlic. , Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with bean mixture. Top with tomato mixture and spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro, pepper sauce and cheeses. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

JIMMY'S MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 2 pie plates with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease. Season the meat with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Lay one tortilla in each pie plate, and cover with a layer of refried beans. Spread half of the seasoned ground beef over each one, and then cover with a second tortilla. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Remove the plates from the oven, and let cool slightly. Spread half of the salsa over each top tortilla. Cover each pizza with half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Place half of the tomatoes, half of the green onions, and half of the jalapeno slices onto each one.
• Return the pizzas to the oven, and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, and let cool slightly before slicing each one into 4 pieces.

NEW MEXICO PIZZA

Steps:

• Spread a thin layer of beans and salsa on Boboli shell. Mix together ham, meatballs, cayenne and chili powder together in a bowl until the meat is seasoned. Put meat mix on top of the salsa layer. Finish with cheese and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly brown. Finish with guacamole and serve.

BETTER-THAN-TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep skillet over high heat. Pan-fry each tortilla turning frequently, adding more oil as needed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Allow to drain on paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• To assemble each pizza, place 4 fried tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread 3 tablespoons of refried beans evenly on top of every other tortilla, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons ground beef. Place the other 4 tortillas on top.
• Mix together the taco sauce and enchilada sauce in a small bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture on top of the tortillas and spread evenly. Sprinkle ¼ cup of each type of cheese evenly on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and any additional garnishes. Cut into quarters, and serve immediately.