Taco Pizzas

Name: Taco Pizzas
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork*; 1 (1.25-oz.) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 (11-oz.) can Mexican-style corn, rinsed and drained; 1 (10-oz.) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend; 1 (24-oz.) package prebaked pizza crust; 1 (16-oz.) can fat-free refried beans; Toppings: sliced green onions, shredded lettuce, sour cream

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork*
1 (1.25-oz.) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (11-oz.) can Mexican-style corn, rinsed and drained
1 (10-oz.) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 (24-oz.) package prebaked pizza crust
1 (16-oz.) can fat-free refried beans
Toppings: sliced green onions, shredded lettuce, sour cream

Directions

1

Cook pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well on paper towels. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel. Return pork to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and 2/3 cup water; cook according to package directions on seasoning mix. Remove mixture from heat, and stir in chopped cilantro and next 3 ingredients.
2

Place pizza crusts on baking sheets. Spread half of beans evenly over each crust, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edges. Top beans evenly with pork mixture.
3

Bake, 1 pizza at a time, at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.
4

*1 lb. ground chuck may be substituted for ground pork.
5

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Old El Paso 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix and Mama Mary's Gourmet Pizza Crusts.