Mexican – Potato Chorizo and Tomato Pizza

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1

Mexican style pizza topped with potatoes, chorizo sausage, and tomatoes

Mexican – Potato Chorizo and Tomato Pizza

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 flour tortillas , soft , taco size
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	2 cups monterey jack cheese , grated
	8 red potatoes , small , cooked , diced
	1 cup chorizo sausage , cooked , diced 1/4 inch ( may substitute Italian )
	1 tomatoes , diced 1/4 inch
	2 ounces green chilies , canned and chopped
	1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

456

Sugar

Fat

27g

This Mexican-style pizza is a fun and flavorful way to mix up your pizza routine. The toppings consist of red potatoes, chorizo sausage, diced tomatoes, and canned green chilies. The combination of spicy and savory ingredients makes for a truly unique and tasty pizza experience. This pizza is perfect for sharing with friends and family on game night or for a fun and easy dinner option during the week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Brush the tortillas with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and place them in a single layer on two baking sheets.
3.	Divide the jack cheese evenly among the tortillas. Top each with cooked diced potatoes, chorizo, tomatoes, and green chilies. Sprinkle with salt.
4.	Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are lightly browned.
5.	Serve immediately.

PROS

This pizza is bursting with flavor and is a unique twist on traditional pizza recipes.

It is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

CONS

The chorizo and cheese in this recipe make it fairly high in fat and calories.
It is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pizza is not the healthiest option, it does contain some nutrients. Potatoes are rich in potassium which can help support heart health. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, which are beneficial for overall health. Green chilies contain capsaicin, which has been linked to boosting metabolism and aiding in weight loss.