This fusion dish combines the cheesy goodness of pizza with the crunchy delight of nachos, making it a perfect treat for game day or any casual gathering.
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Ingredients:
🍕 1 pre-made pizza crust (12-inch diameter)
🍅 1 cup pizza sauce
🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🌽 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen, thawed)
🌶️ 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
🥑 1 ripe avocado, diced
🍅 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
🧅 1/4 cup diced red onions
🌿 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
🍋 1 lime, cut into wedges
🥄 1 teaspoon chili powder
🥄 1 teaspoon ground cumin
🥄 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
🥄 Salt and pepper, to taste
🌽 2 cups tortilla chips, slightly crushed
🥄 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Equipment:
• Oven
• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
Preparation Time:
• Active: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 15 minutes
• Total: 35 minutes
Approximate Nutrition per Serving (1 slice, based on 8 slices):
• Calories: 280
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fat: 14g
• Fiber: 3g
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
2. Prepare the Pizza Base: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
3. Season the Sauce: In a bowl, mix the pizza sauce with chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Assemble the Pizza: Spread the seasoned sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the corn kernels and sliced jalapeños over the cheese.
6. Bake the Pizza: Using a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet, slide the parchment paper with the assembled pizza onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Add Tortilla Chips: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the slightly crushed tortilla chips over the top.
8. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of mozzarella cheese over the tortilla chips. Add the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, and chopped cilantro.
9. Serve: Slice the pizza and serve with lime wedges on the side. Drizzle with sour cream if desired.
Cooking and Serving Tips:
• Tortilla Chips: For added flavor, use seasoned tortilla chips like lime or chili-flavored varieties.
• Spice Level: Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the heat. For a milder version, use pickled jalapeños or omit them entirely.
• Cheese: For a richer flavor, consider adding a mix of cheeses such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
• Serving: This pizza is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven to maintain the crunchiness of the tortilla chips.