Spicy Mexican Pizza

Name: Spicy Mexican Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) can spicy fat-free refried beans*; 1 cup salsa, divided; 1 (12 inch) pre-baked Italian pizza crust; 2 cups shredded hearts of romaine lettuce; 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup ranch dressing; 0.25 cup crumbled tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese

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This Mexican-flavored pizza comes together in a snap with just a few ingredients!

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on March 13, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

32 mins

Yield:

6 slices

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Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) can spicy fat-free refried beans*
1 cup salsa, divided
1 (12 inch) pre-baked Italian pizza crust
2 cups shredded hearts of romaine lettuce
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup crumbled tortilla chips
1 cup shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Adjust oven rack to lowest position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix beans and 1/2 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place crust on a cookie sheet, then spread the bean mixture over crust. Bake until it's crisp and warm, about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; top with lettuce, green onions and dollop with the remaining salsa. Drizzle (or, if dressing has an easy-pour top, squirt) dressing over pizza. Top with chips and cheese, then return to oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes longer. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Tips

* If you can't find the spicy variety of refried beans, then use the traditional kind and stir in 1 tsp. of chili powder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373	Calories
15g	Fat
44g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	20%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 1027mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 181mg	14%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 217mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.