Paula Deen’s Mexican Pizza

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 23
Paula Deen's famous Mexican Pizza recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 prepared pizza crust or ( 12 inch ) frozen cheese , pizzas
2 jars chunky salsa
2 packages shredded Mexican blend cheese ( Monterey Jack , Cheddar , and other mild cheeses combined )
1 can sliced black olives , drained
1 cup chopped cooked ham
shredded lettuce
sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
570
Sugar
8g
Fat
29g
Paula Deen is known for her Southern-style cooking but she also loves to experiment with different flavor profiles. This recipe combines classic pizza flavors with delicious Mexican toppings to create a unique and flavorful dish. This recipe is perfect for people who love pizza and spicy Mexican flavors. The addition of ham gives it a smoky flavor and the black olives add a nice salty contrast to the dish. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the chopped green bell pepper and chopped fresh mushrooms, and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft.
4.Place the frozen cheese pizzas on a baking sheet.
5.Spread chunky salsa evenly over each pizza crust.
6.Spread sautéed vegetables over the salsa.
7.Sprinkle shredded cheese over the vegetables.
8.Add sliced black olives and chopped ham over the cheese.
9.Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.Cut into slices and serve with shredded lettuce and sour cream on top.

PROS

Paula Deen’s Mexican Pizza is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight.

It is loaded with delicious Mexican flavors and can be customized to your liking.

The recipe makes two pizzas so it is perfect for feeding a crowd or for leftovers.

The pizza is also vegetarian-friendly if you omit the ham.

CONS

This Mexican Pizza is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and pizza crust.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not the healthiest option, this Mexican Pizza is packed with vegetables.
The bell peppers and mushrooms are high in vitamins and minerals.
The black olives are a good source of healthy fats.
To make it slightly healthier, you can use a whole grain crust and lower-fat cheese.

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