Best Mexican Pizza With Chorizo Monterey Jack Cheese And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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CHORIZO MEXICAN PIZZA



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These ingredients are all often used in Mexican cooking. Everything works to make a very tasty appetizer or it could be a full meal for a couple of people. The recipe is easy to make and it makes some delicious eating. It is very easy to add other toppings to make this fit your favorite items.

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

red and green salsa
8 oz chorizo
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
3 10-inch flour tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. Put together the Red and Green Salsa at least 1 or 2 hours before you plan to use it.. Recipe for Red and Green Salsa https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/red-and-green-salsa.html?r=1
  • 2. Remove and throw away the casing from the chorizo. Heat up a large skillet, when heated crumble chorizo into the skillet and brown for 6 to 8 minutes using a spoon to break up the meat. When done remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • 3. Turn on oven and preheat to 450F.
  • 4. Mix the two cheeses in a bowl.
  • 5. Put flower tortillas on baking sheets. Add chorizo on top of tortillas leaving 1/2 inch edge around the outside with no meat. Sprinkle cheese mixture over the top.
  • 6. Bake until edges are golden and crisp; and cheeses are melted and bubbly -- about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 7. Move to serving plates; cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. Sprinkle Red and Green salsa over the top if desired or use the salsa of your choice.

CHORIZO PIZZA BITES



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Spicy chorizo is paired with cool tomatoes and cotija cheese to create a crowd pleasing appetizer!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package tube chorizo (such as Cacique®)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 pound fresh pizza dough
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided (or more to taste)
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, divided (or more to taste)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, gently breaking it up after a couple minutes. Allow it to bubble, stirring infrequently, until most of the bubbles have stopped and sausage is firm. Remove from heat.
  • Place tomatoes into a bowl. Break into smaller pieces with the back of a fork, if desired.
  • Divide dough into 16 small pieces, flattening each into a small circle. Place each circle on prepared baking sheet. Divide tomatoes and then the chorizo among the circles. Top with shredded Monterey Jack and crumbled cotija cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until dough is golden brown and cheese has melted, 8 to 15 minutes. Check after 8 minutes to ensure chorizo is not burning.
  • Top with minced cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 620.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

JIMMY'S MEXICAN PIZZA



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Jimmy's specially seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa and cheese layered in a deep dish style. A tasty and easy Mexican-style pizza with a flour tortilla crust I whipped up because I had the stuff to make it!!

Provided by Jimmy Simian

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 green onions, chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
¼ cup sour cream

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 848 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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