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    Home > Recipes > Easy Dinners

    Mexican Pita Pizzas

    Published: Jun 8, 2017 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    mexican pita pizza
    mexican pita pizzas on a sheet pan
    Mexican Pita Pizzas on a sheet pan
    Mexican Pita Pizzas on a sheet pan
    Mexican Pita Pizzas on a sheet pan
    Mexican Pita Pizzas
    mexican pita pizza

    Mexican Pita Pizzas on a sheet pan

    Mexican Pita Pizzas are what you get when tacos meet pizza in a weeknight dinner that can be on the table in about 20 minutes. We love to customize these, so set out your favorite taco toppings and let everyone assemble their own!

    I've been all kids of excited to share these Mexican Pita Pizzas with you. Not because they're some complex well-kept recipe secret, but because they are precisely the opposite. These "pizzas" are what you get when you combine a few kitchen staples into something completely new. You can make them without measuring a thing or hovering over the stove.

     Pizzas on a sheet pan

    You can even make these "pizzas" with two toddlers tugging at your legs during the short 20 minutes it takes to prepare them.

    I speak from experience.

    Taco + Pizza = Dinner Love

    To make these tacos-turned pizzas you really just need your favorite taco toppings. Toast some pita or naan until it's starting to get crisp. Then top it with meat or beans (or both) and cheese. Toast again until the cheese is melty and the crust is golden brown. Then get wild with the toppings or keep them super simple.

    Mexican Pita Pizzas topped with cheese on a sheet pan

    You can make these for one person or for many people and have everyone customize their own.

    Even the leg-tugging toddlers can get in on the action of assembling them.

    Pizzas on a sheet pan

    Optional Toppings

    Top these Mexican Pizza Pitas with anything you'd like, but here are our favorites. We like to put them out taco-bar style so that everyone can add their favorites at the table:

    • Shredded Lettuce
    • Salsa
    • Guacamole / Sliced Avocados
    • Black Olives
    • Jalapenos
    • Tomatoes
    • Green Onions
    • Sour Cream

    Pizza, cut into fourths on a white plate

    More Tex-Mex Recipes

    • Tex Mex Stuffed Zucchini
    • Sheet Pan Tacos
    • Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole
    • Slow Cooker Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers
    • Taco Casserole with Ground Beef
    • Instant Pot Tex Mex Chicken and Brown Rice Stew
    • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
    • Slow Cooker Taco Meat
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas

    Favorite Tools

    • Half Sheet Pan
    • 6-inch Global Knife
    • Cutting Board
    mexican pita pizzas on a sheet pan
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    5 from 3 votes

    Mexican Pita Pizzas

    Mexican Pita Pizzas are what you get when tacos meet pizza in a weeknight dinner that can be on the table in about 20 minutes. We love to customize these, so set out your favorite taco toppings and let everyone assemble their own!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Vegetarian
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Keyword: customizable, easy dinner
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • Half Sheet Pan

    Ingredients

    • 4 rounds Pita or Naan (or 1 pre-cooked pizza dough)
    • 1 can Refried Beans
    • 5 oz Shredded Cheese, Mexican Blend

    Optional Toppings:

    • Shredded Lettuce
    • Salsa
    • Guacamole / Sliced Avocados
    • Black Olives
    • Jalapenos
    • Tomatoes
    • Green Onions
    • Sour Cream

    Instructions

    • Turn on the oven's broiler (I like to use the lowest setting so that things don't burn if I get distracted for a moment).
    • While the oven heats, prep and set out any toppings you'd like for the pizzas.
    • Place pita or naan on a sheet pan. Slice sheet pan under the broiler and toast bread on both sides until crisp. (This should just take a minute or two on each side, but will help the bread from turning too soggy when you add toppings.)
    • Spread beans on bread and top with cheese. Return to the broiler and broil until cheese is melted.
    • Pile on any of the toppings you'd like and slice into wedges. Serve warm with some extra salsa or sour cream at the table.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1mg

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    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Novotny

      June 11, 2017 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      Fab !!!! Healthy easy pizza's made with your favourite choice of toppings. Better than a frozen pizza !! I think pepperoni on top was lovely too!

      Reply
    2. Kankana

      June 14, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      Such a fun treat and I think my toddler is going to love it. May be I can even hide some veggies too.

      Reply

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