Sunday, November 10, 2013

CPK Inspired Tostada Pizza

Happy Sunday all! I hope everyone had a fab weekend & is ready to start the week off right. Tonight's recipe is an all time hit with my family & is one that my sister was sweet enough to share with me.  Try it at home and let us know if it was as big of a hit at your home as it is at ours.  Thanks Dhara for the awesome recipe; you're the best!!!

Ingredients:
1 pre made thin crust (I used Mama Mary's) or Pillsbury Pizza Crust
1 can refried black beans (Old El Paso brand) or regular refried beans
Pinch of Mexican oregano
1 tsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp taco seasoning (I use a homemade one but you can use any kind you have)
1 TBSP + 1 tsp hot sauce (Taco Bell or Cholula)
Shredded lettuce
1 tomato - diced
1 avocado - sliced
1 cup of Mexican blend cheese
Tortilla strips
Creamy Jalapeño Ranch dressing (click here for recipe)
Roughly 1/4 cup of water
Salt (if needed in the beans)

Directions:
1.  Heat EVOO & add Mexican oregano & taco seasoning.
2.  Add beans, cumin, hot sauce, water, & mix.  Taste the beans and see if salt is needed.
3.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4.  Brush olive oil on the crust and bake for a roughly 5 minutes.
5.  Spread the bean mixture on crust.
6.  Top with cheese and place in the oven until the cheese has melted.
7.  Broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden brown and starts bubbling.
8.  Once the pizza has been removed and has cooled down for a few minutes, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, tortilla strips, & sliced avocados.
9.  Drizzle with ranch & enjoy.







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