chorizo mexican pizza

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Gallatin, TN
Updated on Aug 8, 2020

These ingredients are all often used in Mexican cooking. Everything works to make a very tasty appetizer or it could be a full meal for a couple of people. The recipe is easy to make and it makes some delicious eating. It is very easy to add other toppings to make this fit your favorite items.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • red and green salsa
  • 8 ounces chorizo
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 10-inch flour tortillas

How To Make chorizo mexican pizza

  • Red and Green Salsa -- Mexican
    Step 1
    Put together the Red and Green Salsa at least 1 or 2 hours before you plan to use it.. Recipe for Red and Green Salsa https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/red-and-green-salsa.html?r=1
  • Mexican Chorizo Sausage
    Step 2
    Remove and throw away the casing from the chorizo. Heat up a large skillet, when heated crumble chorizo into the skillet and brown for 6 to 8 minutes using a spoon to break up the meat. When done remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 3
    Turn on oven and preheat to 450F.
  • Step 4
    Mix the two cheeses in a bowl.
  • Step 5
    Put flower tortillas on baking sheets. Add chorizo on top of tortillas leaving 1/2 inch edge around the outside with no meat. Sprinkle cheese mixture over the top.
  • Step 6
    Bake until edges are golden and crisp; and cheeses are melted and bubbly -- about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Mexican Pizza
    Step 7
    Move to serving plates; cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. Sprinkle Red and Green salsa over the top if desired or use the salsa of your choice.

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