Name: Quick and Easy Mexican Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was originally designed to serve 4. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjustable for different serving sizes, but cooking times and steps remain the same. Note: not all recipes scale perfectly.

2 cups vegetable oil
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high until hot.
Carefully fry each tortilla one at a time, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Using tongs, transfer the fried tortillas to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
Spread a generous layer of salsa on each tortilla, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and finish with Parmesan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Servings per recipe: 4

Calories: 614
Total Fat: 31g (40% DV)
Saturated Fat: 10g (52% DV)
Cholesterol: 33mg (11% DV)
Sodium: 1393mg (61% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 65g (24% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 5g (17% DV)
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 20g (39% DV)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
Calcium: 435mg (33% DV)
Iron: 4mg (24% DV)
Potassium: 406mg (9% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information may vary depending on ingredient brands and preparation methods. If you are on a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or a registered dietitian before preparing this recipe.

Editor's Note

The amount of oil listed accounts for an estimated 10% retention after frying. Actual amounts may vary depending on cooking time, temperature, and oil type.

Comments

Marcia

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Liked the light, crispy crust... this makes a great snack or lunch.

Bunny Persons

11/16/2024 11:48:19 AM

I'm going to make these for my son who loves anything pizza or Mexican. I'll use Monterey Jack cheese since Mexican recipes don't call for Cheddar Cheese.

gorylay s

03/18/2025 01:38:29 AM

It was easier than I thought it would be. Love it! I even added a bit of sour cream before serving it. And it tastes so good!

George Harris

11/16/2024 01:25:20 AM

Quick, simple, and ridiculously good.

Angela C

11/20/2014 07:18:34 PM

This is a great recipe for a quick snack or meal. I made 5 pizzas in total for 2 people. First, I made two pizzas (one without frying the tortilla and one with the fried tortilla) just to compare both. I topped them with seasoned tomato sauce, cheese and spinach. I preferred the fried tortilla because it made a crispier crust. The other tasted too much like a regular, warmed-up burrito. I was able to get quite creative with toppings using the tasty leftovers (sauce & chicken) from the Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken recipe on this site. I just spread some of the leftover chipotle sauce over the fried tortilla, topped it with cheese, shredded chicken, more cheese and baked it for 7 minutes. One of the best little pizzas I've ever made! P.S. I did not use 2 cups of oil to fry my tortillas as 1 cup of oil was enough to completely cover the bottom of my frying pan and fry them evenly.

Lydia Joy

05/02/2014 11:13:19 AM

Very good and easy.I used about a fourth of an inch of oil and did not use the Parmesan cheese on it. Still good but semi greasy. I also only made one of them. Also DO NOT cook for three to four minuets on each side! only about 2 minutes for the first side and 1 for the other. 2nd side cooks way faster than the first!

Allrecipes Member

05/27/2013 12:31:39 PM

I really didn't find it necessary to fry the flour tortillas for a quick snack, although I'm not opposed to frying them. 8 minutes in a 400 degree oven and they turn out with golden brown crispy edges. I used a Mexican blend shredded cheese. A great snack or appetizer.

Sarah Jo

05/20/2013 06:12:56 AM

I skipped the parmesan and I used a homemade salsa. Not a bad snack--I think we would have liked it better had I skipped the frying step. NOTE: I made these on my tabletop griddle and it worked just as good as the oven would have and it didn't heat the whole house.