Here is a really yummy homemade Mexican dish! Growing up, my mom would call them Fiesta Nachos, but I never knew what she was referring to, so I called them Mexican Pizzas. Easier to identify that way I think :) What's nice about these is you can add just about anything you want to them. Olives, tomatoes, hot chili peppers, anything you want! You are also limitless with what you want to top it with at the end: Lettuce, more tomatoes, salsa, sour cream , ranch even (this is actually pretty darn good). So have fun and be creative with it!
You will need:
7 medium-size wheat tortillas (depending on size, you may need more or less)
1 can of refried beans
1 small can of chopped green chilis
sliced olives (I didn't have any this time)
Shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Begin by heating a pan on medium heat. Add about a Tbsp of oil. When oil is heated, add tortilla. Cook until golden brown and crisp, then flip over and crisp the other side. Add more oil when needed to prevent tortillas from burning.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add beans and 1/4 cup water (the water helps the beans to be less... stiff. This will make it easier to spread onto the tortillas). Heat beans on medium heat, stirring frequently.
When each tortilla is golden brown and crispy, lay it on a plate of paper towels to let any excess oil drain off.
Then place all the tortillas into a thin baking sheet. You may need two baking sheets, depending on how large your tortillas are.
Begin layering your ingredients. Start with the beans...
Then the green chilis...
Then the cheese... (if I had olives, I would put them on last...)
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 14 minutes, or until all the cheese is melted.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! You may need a fork and knife for this... :)
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