Mexican Pizzas

These Mexican Pizzas are a good childhood memory of mine. My mother and grandmother would make them and I remember requesting them often. It is a combination of two different cuisines that I love, Mexican and Italian. It is definitely an easier way to satisfy a pizza craving since you don’t need to make a crust. The flavors from the fire roasted green chiles, green onions, and cheddar cheese give it a unique twist.

These Mexican Pizzas are very good as a vegetarian appetizer or a side dish and they are so simple to make. I have made them both with regular cheddar cheese as well as vegan and they are good both ways. All you need is a good gluten-free baguette, some toppings, bake it, and you’re done!

How to make Mexican pizzas…

First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Then take a smaller sized bowl and add in the tomato sauce, olive oil, green chiles, black olives, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix all ingredients together well.

Then line a baking sheet that can withstand high heat with foil.

Cut a little off the ends of each baguette and then slice each baguette into 12 pieces, or to preferred size. Set the slices of bread on the baking sheet, leaving a little room in between each piece. Spoon out the mixture onto the tops of each piece of bread. (give a generous amount)

Then bake them in the oven until the cheese has melted and the bread feels firm and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. (time may vary depending on the baguette) Remove them from the oven and serve warm.

Storage Tips and Notes

• The pizza filling can be made a day in advance and be stored in the refrigerator
• The pizzas are best eaten the day they’re made to avoid the bread from getting soggy
• Gluten-free baguettes vary in size so you may need 1 or 2 depending on which brand you choose

Mexican Pizzas

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Would you like to try a twist on pizza? Then try making these Mexican Pizzas. They are fun and easy and they make a great appetizer!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 26 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Servings 24 Pizzas

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (regular or vegan) (8oz)
• 1 – 8oz can tomato sauce
• 2 – 4oz cans fire roasted green chiles, diced
• ½ cup black olives, finely chopped (55g)
• 4-6 green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 Schar Baguettes – Gluten Free (or other brand option)

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a smaller sized bowl, add the tomato sauce, olive oil, green chiles, black olives, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix all ingredients together well.
• Next, line a baking sheet that can withstand high heat with foil.
• Cut a little bit off of the ends of each baguette and then slice each baguette into 12 pieces, or to the preferred size. Set the slices of bread on the baking sheet, leaving some room in between each piece. Spoon out the mixture onto the tops of each piece of bread. (give a generous amount)
• Then bake them in the oven until the cheese has melted and the bread feels firm with a nice crisp, about 5-7 minutes. (may vary depending on the baguette)
• Serve them warm.