Best 6 Southwest Tortilla Pizzas Recipes

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Craving a quick and easy meal that combines Mexican and Italian flavors? Look no further than these Southwest Tortilla Pizzas, a fusion dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. With three mouthwatering variations, there's a pizza for every palate. From the classic Southwestern Tortilla Pizza with its savory combination of black beans, corn, and bell peppers, to the zesty Mexican Tortilla Pizza featuring spicy chorizo and a creamy avocado sauce, and the vegetarian-friendly Black Bean Tortilla Pizza loaded with fresh veggies, these pizzas are a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Each recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your liking, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or a fun cooking project with the family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES



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Part pizza, part quesadilla, this southwestern-style appetizer is sure to please.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ refried beans (from 16-oz can)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix salsa and sour cream. Spoon 1/2 of salsa mixture into another small bowl; reserve for topping. To other 1/2 of salsa mixture, stir in 1/2 of the bell pepper and all of the chicken.
  • To make 2 stacks, place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet; spread each with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole; place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans; place on guacamole. Top each stack with reserved salsa mixture, 1 tortilla, remaining bell pepper and the cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CORN TORTILLA PIZZAS



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These tasty individual pizzas have the zippy flavor of tacos. When I created this recipe and served these pizzas to my husband and day-care kids, they made them disappear. The recipe produces a big batch of the meat mixture, but leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. -Karen Housley-Raatz, Walworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 32 pizzas.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1-1/4 cups water
1 cup salsa
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
32 corn or flour tortillas (6 inches)
8 cups (2 pounds) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine tomato paste and water until blended; add salsa. Stir into meat mixture. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, olives and seasonings. , Place tortillas on ungreased baking sheets. Spread each with 1/4 cup meat mixture to within 1/2 in. of edge and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. , Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

EASY TORTILLA PIZZA



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This is an extremely easy/fast way to prepare a delicious pizza that is light enough to be a snack, serves well as an appetizer, or is so good that is can be devoured alone! I make this often when entertaining guests and it always goes fast. You can make any sort of topping variations. The one below is the classic way I usually prepare it. I cook this also with my family. Each person gets their own tortilla to, as my kids say, decorate.

Provided by LPMUSTANG

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 23m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 inch) soft flour tortilla
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place tortilla on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tortilla from the oven and spread tomato sauce on top. Arrange chicken breast, green bell pepper, and green onions over tomato sauce; cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle oregano over cheese. Slice pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 201.2 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 71.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1024.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SOUTHWEST TORTILLA PIZZAS



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Make and share this Southwest Tortilla Pizzas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A Pinch of This ...

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
  • Place four tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with bean mixture to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
  • Top with remaining tortillas.
  • Spoon salsa over tops.
  • Sprinkle with pepper, onion and cheese.
  • Bake @ 400 for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 1320.2, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 6, Protein 18.2

TORTIZZAS



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Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's now-discontinued Greek pizza, as well as the Manhattan bar Our/New York's also-discontinued tortilla pizzas (affectionately called "tortizzas" by the patrons who remember them), this quick lunch or light dinner builds on a sturdy base of crispy, cheesy flour tortillas. A fresh mix of cucumbers, tomatoes and avocado, mounded atop the tortillas, makes you feel like you're eating a salad with your hands. Feta delivers sharpness and creaminess, as does the simple garlicky yogurt sauce that drapes each tortizza. A drizzle of honey at the end might sound out of place here, but it really brings together all the flavors, and is a popular dipping sauce for pizza in South Korea.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 Persian or mini seedless cucumbers, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
2 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
8 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
2 teaspoons dried oregano, za'atar or Italian seasoning
1 cup plain yogurt
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling
1 cup crumbled feta
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set in the sink and toss to combine. Let sit to drain excess liquid, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the tortillas on the sheet pans, four per pan, and sprinkle each with the mozzarella and dried oregano. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, and the tortillas' edges are crispy but still pale, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the tortillas are baking, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, honey and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  • To serve, evenly divide the drained cucumbers and tomatoes among the tortillas. Top each with feta, avocado and parsley, and spoon the yogurt sauce over everything, leaving some back to serve on the side. As a final flourish, lightly drizzle the tortizzas with honey. You can eat these flat like mini pizzas or folded like tacos.

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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This southwestern "pizza" stack offers great flavor with very little fat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup guacamole
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix salsa and sour cream. Reserve half of the salsa mixture. Mix half of the salsa mixture, half of the bell pepper and the chicken.
  • Place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet and spread with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole and place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans and place on guacamole. Top each stack with remaining salsa mixture, tortilla, bell pepper and cheese.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian alternative, replace the chicken with grilled or sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
  • To save time, use pre-made pizza crust or flatbread.
  • If you don't have any cornmeal, you can substitute it with flour.
  • For a spicier pizza, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.
  • If you don't have any cilantro on hand, you can substitute it with parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

Southwest tortilla pizzas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With their vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, these pizzas are sure to be a hit at your next party or get-together. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give these southwest tortilla pizzas a try.

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