Best 6 Fiesta Pizza Recipes

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**Fiesta Pizza: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and Italian Cuisine**

Savor the tantalizing fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors with our delectable Fiesta Pizza recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines the vibrant zest of Mexican ingredients with the classic comfort of a traditional pizza. Featuring a crispy crust, a layer of savory refried beans, a medley of seasoned ground beef and vegetables, and a generous topping of melted cheese, this pizza is a feast for the senses. Accompany it with a selection of zesty salsas, tangy guacamole, and refreshing sour cream for an authentic fiesta experience. Dive into the detailed step-by-step instructions and discover additional variations, including a vegetarian option and a spicy twist with chipotle peppers, to cater to diverse preferences and tantalize every palate. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico and Italy, all in one irresistible bite.

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FIESTA PIZZA



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Make and share this Fiesta Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Black Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -1 1/2 tablespoon cornmeal
1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
3/4 cup salsa
3/4 cup pizza sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cornmeal onto a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan; press pizza crust into pan.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Stir together beans and next 4 ingredients; mash with a fork or potato masher; stir in chiles; spread mixture over crust Combine salsa and pizza sauce; spread over bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with onion, bell pepper, cheese, and if desired, olives.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with tomato if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTADA FOR SCHOOL LUNCH



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Back-to-school lunch version of Mexican fiestada.

Provided by James Martin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
1 cup ground beef
1 (14 ounce) package prepared pizza dough, or as needed
½ cup pizza sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
1 ¼ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning on ground beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Divide pizza dough in half and flatten each half into a thin crust over a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Remove but leave oven on.
  • Mix pizza sauce, cumin, and salt together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the mixture over each pizza crust. Sprinkle beef and Cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake until crusts are crunchy and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1747.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

EASY FIESTA PIZZA RECIPE



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Provided by admin

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Snack

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tubes Crescent Rolls
1 8oz Package Cream Cheese
8oz Sour Cream
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 lb Ground Beef
2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
2 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
2 tbsp Taco Seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • On a greased baking sheet, unroll and spread out2 tubes of crescent rolls. Pinch seams together.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes at 375F until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, place ground beef in a frying pan and cooked until browned and no pink is showing. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
  • Mix together cream cheese, sour cream and garlic salt until thoroughly blended. Confirm that the crescent roll crust has completely cooled before spreading the cream cheese sauce mixture. If it has not cooled, allow it to do so before adding the sauce or the sauce will melt and the crust will become soggy.
  • Begin assembling the pizza. Spread the cream cheeses auce mixture over the crust. Then, sprinkle with the warm ground beef. Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheese. And as always, enjoy!

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER



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This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef, rice, corn chips and cheese, it's a nacho lover's dream!-Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 envelope chili seasoning
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped ripe olives
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

FIESTA CORN TORTILLA PIZZAS



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I devised this simple snack for my Cinco de Mayo Fiesta party years ago. An instant hit, they get gobbled up so fast that I enlist guests and form an assembly line at the grill, no skillet needed. Guests love being involved in the action.

Provided by lucylove

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
6 (7 inch) corn tortillas
cooking spray
1 ¾ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, well drained

Steps:

  • Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave on high until warmed through, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
  • Spray both sides of each corn tortilla with cooking spray and arrange them on a wire rack.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry one side of each tortilla until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Return tortillas to wire rack, browned sides up.
  • Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto the tortillas, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge.
  • Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over refried beans.
  • Carefully transfer a tortilla pizza back to the skillet, bean side up.
  • Lightly fry until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute more; return tortilla pizza to wire rack. Repeat with remaining pizzas.
  • Scatter tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and olives over melted cheese.
  • Slice pizzas to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

FIESTA CHICKEN PIZZA



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Make and share this Fiesta Chicken Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gregg

Categories     Chicken Breast

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 prepared pizza crust (12 inch)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon water
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup four-cheese Mexican blend cheese, shredded (6 oz)
to taste black olives, sliced
to taste green onion
to taste green bell pepper
to taste red onion
to taste taco sauce (optional)
to taste sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven. ( See pizza crust package directions)
  • Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Add seasoning mix and water; mix well.
  • Spread salsa over crust.
  • Top with chicken mixture, cheese and vegetable toppings.
  • Bake according to pizza crust package directions or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted.
  • Drizzle with taco sauce and top with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 679.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your pizza will taste. This means using fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality pizza sauce.
  • Don't overload the pizza: Too many toppings can weigh down the pizza and make it soggy. Stick to a moderate amount of toppings so that the pizza cooks evenly.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet: A pizza stone or baking sheet will help the pizza cook evenly and give it a crispy crust. If you don't have a pizza stone or baking sheet, you can use a greased baking pan.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature: The higher the temperature, the crispier the crust will be. For a traditional pizza, bake it at 450-500°F (230-260°C). For a thin-crust pizza, bake it at 550-600°F (288-315°C).
  • Watch the pizza closely while it's baking: Pizza can cook quickly, so it's important to watch it closely to prevent it from burning. Once the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, the pizza is done.

Conclusion:

Making a fiesta pizza at home is easy and fun. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and festive pizza that will be enjoyed by all. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this fiesta pizza recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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