Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas (Copycat)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 pizzas
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas (Copycat)
Description
The recipe starts by frying whole wheat tortillas in a lightly greased skillet until crisp yet pliable, mimicking the signature taco shell texture. Warm refried beans spread onto the tortillas add creaminess and protein, topped by another tortilla layer. Red enchilada sauce spreads evenly to provide savory and slightly tangy flavor. Chopped tomatoes and shredded Colby jack cheese add brightness and richness, and green onions contribute freshness and mild onion notes.
Baking the assembled pizzas melts the cheese and heats all ingredients through, creating a cohesive layered bite with a crispy tortilla base. The pizzas are intended to be cut into quarters for easy eating without utensils, suitable for casual meals or snacks.
This recipe yields two servings, with nutrition information highlighting a balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. It uses whole wheat tortillas to add some fiber and maintains a manageable portion size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 small tomato chopped
- ⅔ cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 2 talks green onion chopped
- ⅓ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- 4 whole wheat tortillas I like La Banderita Xtreme or Ole Xtreme
- cooking spray
Notes
- Let the pizzas cool slightly before cutting into quarters for easier handling and eating without utensils.
- One recipe makes two servings, each serving is one pizza.
- Nutrition per serving includes approximately 400 calories and 29g protein; calculate nutrition based on your exact ingredients.