I got the idea for this fabulous pizza at Lynn;s Kitchen Adventures. Mexican pizza was one of my mom’s favorites, but I had never attempted to make it at home because I’m the only one in my family who likes cooked tomatoes. When the kids both decided to spend the weekend with their dad, and I seen that I could make individual pizzas, I jumped at the chance to try it. My hubby really liked them, and he’s one of the cooked tomato haters. You only heat these up in the oven just enough to melt the cheese, and the tomatoes don’t really cook, so I won him over. So for a fun and yummy change of pace on pizza night, these are a winner.
Mexican Pizza
1 can refried beans, heated to make them easier to spread (homemade refried beans make this even more frugal)
1/2 lb of ground beef, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning. (I made my own taco seasoning, recipe coming soon)
shredded cheese, either cheddar or colby jack
1 jar taco sauce (I used my own salsa recipe)
chopped tomatoes
tostada shells
Place tostada shells on a cookie sheet or a similar pan. Spread beans on top of each shell. 1 can of beans makes about 6 pizzas.
Spread a layer of meat on top of beans and then sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top of meat. Place another shell on top of that. Spread taco sauce on that shell. Then place tomatoes on top of taco sauce. Then place more cheese on top of that. Bake at 400 for about 8 minutes or until heated through.
This recipe is linked to: This Weeks Craving
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Oh yes this looks yummy. I have made this before too with regular tortillas (toasted in oil).
I'll be making my own tostada shells next time to. I always have tortillas on hand, so it will make it a lot easier.
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