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Mexican Pizza

Layer on the Southwestern flavors in this playful pizza variation. Serve with a tossed salad and stone-ground tortilla chips. This tastes best with sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack, but use reduced-fat cheddar if you prefer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
1 cup (half of a 16-ounce can) spicy fat-free refried beans, thinned with a small amount of water
1 cup mild or medium-hot salsa
1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, or Jack- or cheddar-style soy cheese
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    Place the crust on a pan. Spread it with the refried beans, then the salsa. Sprinkle with the cheese and corn kernels.

    Step 3

    Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 4 or 6 wedges to serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 393

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 13g

    Step 6

    Protein: 20g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 47g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 43mg

    Step 9

    Sodium: 977mg

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