Say hello to my Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas, because they are, in fact, better than Taco Bell, and they are made with more nutritious ingredients. Say what? That’s right. I don’t mess around.
Taco Bell Mexican pizzas will always have a special place in my heart. Growing up, I remember begging my mom to take me to Taco Bell after school as many days of the week as I could get away with. And every time, my order was the same: a Mexican pizza and a beef & bean burrito with extra cheese.
If you are cringing inside, even just a little, I get it. It was a lot of processed food, packed with sodium and (unhealthy) fats, enough to make anyone feel sluggish after eating it. And to think back, there were weeks when my mom gave into my begging for Taco Bell three nights a week!
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Anyway, that is neither here nor there anymore, but I share that with you to remind you that food often has nostalgic memories tied to it.
When I healed from my eating disorder, I started experimenting in the kitchen, creating all the foods I used to love/restrict/binge on, and create more nutritious versions of them. This is one of them. You might be looking at these photos, thinking: but that’s a lot of carbs; or thats a lot of cheese; or wow, there’s sour cream, too? And you would be correct.
But, homemade anything is always better for you than processed fast food. And, you can definitely customize this recipe to meet your own dietary needs/preferences.
Healthy Mexican Pizza Recipe (taco Bell Copycat)
Are you gluten-free? Use a gluten-free tortilla! Are you vegan? Great! Use a plant-based meat crumble substitute, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream or yogurt. My point is, you’ve got options!
If you try this recipe, please be sure to leave a review and a comment below – this helps other people decide whether to make this recipe as well. And since I practically live on Instagram, tag me in your creations so I can see them and repost on my IG stories. Nothing makes me happier! XX
Say hello to myBetter Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas, because they are, in fact, better than Taco Bell, and they are made with more nutritious ingredients. Say what? That's right. I don't mess around. You can use ground beef, turkey, chicken, or a plant-based meat substitute, as well as vegan cheese, if preferred. Feel free to play around with this recipe and make it your own. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza Recipe
By subscribing now, you’ll receive exclusive recipes, deals and all kinds of wellness tips to keep you living your best life!Taco Pizza is a Mexican meets Italian dinner. Pizza dough topped with beans, salsa, beef, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings. If you’re looking to switch up your Taco Tuesday or your pizza night, this is the perfect twist on dinner!
I just came back from a seven day social media break. It. Was. Fabulous. I’m a person who gets major anxiety every time I hear my phone ring or vibrate. I have my phone on Do Not Disturb so that it affects me less.
Okay back to the Taco Pizza. Ya’ll if you haven’t had Taco Pizza, you’re really missing out. You know I love these Taco Pizza Rolls, well these are like the grandma of those.
Thin Crust Pepperoni And Vegetable Pizza
Instead of a tortilla, pizza crust. Refried beans and salsa are serving as our “sauce”. Think a crisp pizza crust with a gooey cheese, seasoned taco meat, beans, salsa, black olives (
You can make homemade pizza dough or buy pizza dough. Bakeries often sell premade dough for around $2. Your dough may range in weight between 12-16 ounces. If you like a thick crust, use a 12″ pan and for a thinner crust use a 14″ or 16″ pan. You could even use a 9×13 pan!
Taco Pizza is a Mexican meets Italian dinner. Pizza dough topped with beans, salsa, beef, cheese, and all the toppings.If you're looking to switch up your Taco Tuesday, this Taco Pizza is the perfect twist on dinner!
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas
You can make or buy pizza dough. Your bakery often will sell it premade (around $2). It will range in weight between 12-16 ounces. If you like a thick crust, use a 12 pan and for a thinner crust use a 14 or 16 pan. You could even use a 9x13 pan.
100 of my favorite recipes! This is the family-friendly cookbook for anyone looking to plan quick-and-easy meals and wants a way to bring people together, feasting on food which can only be described as scrumptious.Since the beloved Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is being removed from the menu on November 5th, I figured it was about time I made a healthier copycat version. If you’re unfamiliar with the Mexican Pizza, it’s essentially a blend of taco meat and refried beans between two slightly crispy shells and topped with sauce, cheese, and diced tomatoes. It’s as tasty as it sounds.
While Taco Bell has some healthier options these days, the Mexican Pizza nutrition facts don’t make the cut. The original Mexican pizza has 530 calories, 19g of protein, 49g of carbs, and 29g of fat. For my version of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, we’re looking at 275 calories, 18g of protein, 31g of carbs, and 8g of fat. That means you could have two for roughly the same calorie count and double up on your protein intake!
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
This is a pretty straightforward recipe, but I’ll run you through everything below and cover a few ingredient modification notes and tips as we go. You’ll find a full recipe card at the bottom of the post as well. If you skip down and have a recipe question, hop back up to this section.
Easy enough, right?If you wanted to spruce up your Mexican Pizza filling or avoid pre-packaged taco seasoning, check out the ground beef from my cheesy beef baked tacos, air fryer stuffed peppers, or sweet and spicy ground chicken tinga.
I used baked tostadas from Mission. They have a handy where to buy feature on their website so you can easily track some down in your area.
Best Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Copycat Recipe!
If you have trouble finding any baked tostadas, you could make your own. I’d go with the extra thin corn tortillas I used for my Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch copycat or baked chicken tacos. Bake them at 400ºF or so for 12-15 minutes.
For the taco sauce, I used Trader Joe’s spicy taco sauce. You could use enchilada sauce or another taco sauce. I’d be careful using a full tablespoon of straight hot sauce, though.
Since you’ll be saving a ton of fat compared to the original Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, you could double up on the cheese for extra cheesy pizzas without adding too many calories.
Healthy Mexican Pizza
The original Mexican pizza has diced tomatoes on top, but I think pico adds a bit more flavor. You could also add a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt or a blend of yogurt and salsa for a dip like the one in my black bean and corn quesadillas recipe.
Now, I think that covers everything. If you have a recipe question I missed, drop a comment at the bottom of the post. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy this copycat Mexican Pizza recipe! Oh, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t suggest serving it with some of my Mexican potatoes. Onward.
*I used Mission baked tostadas. There are other brands available. You could make your own by baking extra thin corn tortillas for 12-15 minutes at 400ºF.
Pulled Pork Mexican Pizza
I am a very lazy cook but being hooked on Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza plus a diabetic I did some research to have my cake and eat it too. Before TB canceled their pizza I would request one made on a corn tostada shell. They were happy to make it for me cuz yes, I was in there a lot. Your recipe is very similar and maybe when I’m feeling energetic I’ll try making it. Your ideas are great!
Made these for dinner and they were AWESOME!! Mason did it again!! His recipes never fail!! I have another two dishes of his on the menu this week!!
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