If you’ve ever had a Mexican Pizza at Taco Bell, you know what I mean when I say they are certainly crave-worthy! One day when I was thinking about how I could make a healthy version of these ever-popular pizzas, I thought why not take it a step further and make them mini…Because let’s face it everything is better bite size!
These mini pizza’s make the perfect well balanced snack or meal! The refried beans serve as the ’sauce’ for these pizza’s, which also make them high in fiber! They are also packed with protein thanks to the ground turkey and cheese! So, the next time your Taco Bell cravings hit, remember these little Mexican Pizza’s! They’re so tasty, you’ll never believe they’re actually good for you!
The tortilla doesn’t have to cover the entire side of the tin, it should just fit snuggly! 
97 Comments
Kelly b said:
Have you ever tried freezing these? Seems I.ke they would be good for my hubbie or kids to pull out and reheat for a quick snack.
Katrina said:
Yum! I think I would eat a few too many of these…
Andi said:
Yum these look super quick and easy!
Jess said:
They are SO easy! Probably one of my favorite meals, they are SOOO tasty!!!
Mindy said:
I thought I would try mini ones with a mini muffin tin!
Jen said:
I made these in the mini muffin pan and they still turned out great! 24 mini taco pizzas went very quickly, but everyone loved them :)
Allison said:
Yum, yum, yum! I’ve been loving anything Mexican [with a kick] lately and anything mini is always fun to eat :D
Heidi @ Food Doodles said:
Aw, what a cute idea!! Plus, they look delicious – I make my own refried beans in the crockpot with no fat and I just can’t resist them :) I know my kids would love these!
Karen said:
How do you make your own refried beans?
Cathy said:
I would love to have your refried bean recipe. I really don’t like the ones that come from a can.
thank you.
Anna @ The Guiltless Life said:
Everything is cuter in miniature, love this idea! And who can ever say no to pizza??
Kacee said:
We do taco night weekly at my house and this is a great idea!! Can’t wait to try it. Found this on Pinterest!
Clydie Jackson said:
Your site says you now have WW PointsPlus values for your recipes, but I can’t find the P+ equivalent for this yummy looking treat, can you help me out?
Carol said:
It says 2 WWP under the ingredients and Katie’s tip on the right side. :D
Leah said:
Mexican + Pizza = Food Heaven :)
Cornelia Hernandez said:
I agree:D
Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama said:
These are super cute and look delicious, too!
Molly said:
These would be perfect for a party! Great recipe!
Anna @ hiddenponies said:
These look absolutely delicious, what a great idea! I’m craving one already…when this snow stops falling I’ll be adding these ingredients to my grocery list! You’re right, everything is better in mini :)
Charissa said:
These are SO cute! I love this idea so much…thanks for sharing this Katie!
Krissy's Creations said:
Your SO right… everything is better in mini size! These are adorable & look sooo delicious!
Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate said:
Adorable and a source of fiber? I think I’m in LOVE!
lisa said:
how cute!!! yummy idea :)
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness said:
Fun idea! my kids are going to love having these for dinner one night!
Elif said:
i cant wait to try it … thank you!
Ashleigh P. said:
I cannot wait to try this Katie!! Looks delicious :)
Tina said:
I just made these for myself for lunch and can I say Yummy!!! Had two with a side salad and then took the rest of them and froze them for another day. Thanks for another great recipe.
Monica said:
I made these last night…and my very picky husband and son LOVED them! They were quick and easy, and gone! I hoped to have some for lunch today, but there were none left! Thank you for a great recipe!!!
Cari said:
You just reminded me about my daily Mexican Pizza craving. :) This looks so delicious and so easy. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe.
90mphMOM said:
Eating these now! awesome addition to our busy schedule. We cant wait to make Mini Mexican Pizzas for entertaining. I am going to try and freeze a few of the leftovers to see how they reheat. I did find it benificial to lightly warm the tortilla before putting in down in the cupcake hole.(we just use regular white tortillas that were on hand though, so I dont know if other tortillas are more pliable) Happy cooking all. Thanks for the great recipie.
Slackergirl said:
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made them last night and they were incredible. I topped them with a little light sour cream and some Taco Bell hot sauce. :) I had three with a salad and my hubby ate the other 9. He liked them too.
Sara said:
Lol sounds just like my house!
Jessica said:
This might be dumb, but are these in a muffin tray, or a mini muffin tray? I’m trying to figure out proportions.
They look around though, can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
Carol said:
I had that same question, but then I looked at a measuring cup, she says to measure 1/8 cup of filling, I don’t think that would fit in the mini cupcake/muffin pan, so I think it’s a regular sized cupcake/muffin pan.
Becka @ Just a Bunch of Momsense said:
I made these for dinner last night… followed the recipe exactly. They were a HUGE hit with the whole family! (my kids are teen & tween.) My teen son ate them with his hands while the rest of us used forks. ;) We added our own choice of toppings between chopped tomatoes, sour cream and black olives. (I didn’t cook them with olives since my tween doesn’t like them.) I love how the tortillas get all flaky and crispy. I was able to use some of my homemade salsa that I made a ton of the other day, and decided to also throw in some organic frozen corn.
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe! This is definitely a keeper! :)
Lisa said:
fantastic….
Carol Armstrong said:
I love this idea,Can’t wait to try these..Yummy lookin
Chris said:
Can you freeze these?
kari said:
Yum! So I had planned to make these and realized I didn’t have any salsa so I used Rotel tomato sauce with green chiles. Also realized I had no tortillas! Made them anyway and just plopped the meat mixture in sprayed muffin cups and served them with tortilla chips. Still delish!
Gail said:
Made these last night. De-lish!!!!
Thanks for sharing :-)
ern said:
This recipe spurred a great alternative idea for me…I didn’t have ground beef so we made these into little breakfast pies using eggs & sausage as the filling instead! Thanks so much for inspiring me!
Jenni said:
I can’t wait to make these tonight! They look awesome and so easy!
I hope you don’t mine that I posted your recipe on a fitness site. I gave you credit and linked this recipe too. Please let me know if you’d like me to delete it.
Keep posting great recipes! I love the low cal!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies said:
Wow, what a great idea!! They look like a really fun appetizer, but I honestly don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t make them for dinner. ;)
Tiffany Buss said:
I just made these tonight and they were fantastic!!! Seriously – you cannot even tell that they are low fat! I used 96% fat free whole wheat tortillas, fat free beans, and extra lean turkey. They were yummy! Awesome recipe and so easy!
Christy said:
will corn tortillas work with this recipe?
Kathy E. said:
I made these yummy little cups last night and we loved them! I used medium-sized low-carb tortillas in jumbo muffin tins. With only 5 tortillas, I even used us the scraps to get 7 pizzas. For added nutrition, I added some frozen corn and 1/2 can black beans to the meat mixture. We will enjoy these many times. Thanks for sharing!
Heather M said:
These are delicious with quinoa instead of meat!
Brenda said:
What do you do with the left over tortillas after you have cut out the minis? Do you just throw that away? I can make my own so I think if I try this I will roll out mini tortillas to begin with. I can’t afford to throw food away. I also have three sizes of muffin tins. I think these would make a great appetizer if made in the smallest.
Kele said:
You could brush them with a teeny bit of oil and some spices (salt, cumin, chili powder/cayenne, etc.), cut them into relatively strip-like pieces (they don’t need to be perfect!), then bake them at 375F for 10-15 minutes, until crispy. Tortilla strips are yummy on top of salads or soup for a little crunch, or just as a snack.
danyelle said:
Sounds yummy. Question..do you cook the hamburger first before mixing with everything else?
Dashing Dish said:
Yes
Beverly said:
I made these for dinner tonight and hubby asked me to add them to our regular menu. They turned out fabulous. I used an old tuna can for my cutter and regular white tortillas because that is what I had. I also used mozarella and sliced olives. Super yummy. Another reader asked about using the left over tortilla pieces. I bagged mine and put them in the freezer to save for my Chicken Taco Pie which uses torn tortillas. Filling is similar to that of chicken enchiladas. Put torn tortillas in bottom of 9 x 13. Top with enchilada mixture and shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Super yummy and always a big hit at parties.
Beverly said:
By the way – Thank you for sharing your recipe. I love it.
Vicki said:
What a wonderful idea! I veganized them (used daiya cheese on top) and black beans, peppers, onions for the mixture. My little one loved them!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets said:
Oh my I love these! Pinned them to my Cinco de Mayo board!!! Will be on our dinner menu soon! I love that I can change each one a little bit per child’s preferences!
Camille said:
Thanks for the recipie, it sounds delish!! My son is allergic to beans, and ideas for a replacement!!??
Dashing Dish said:
Perhaps just add more meat!?
Camille said:
Thanks!! Or maybe sour cream or cream cheese!! I try it. Thanks
Kelly said:
Try using some rice instead.
Mary Ciesynski said:
I used the leftover tortilla scraps to make tortilla strips to top salad!
1. After taking your mini pizzas out of the oven, keep the oven on!
2. Just slice up the remaining tortilla into strips and shapes and place on a cookie sheet.
3. Lightly spray tortilla strips with cooking spray (I used olive oil spray) and sprinkle with seasonings. (I used garlic powder and sea salt)
4. Place in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Remove from oven and let cool on cookie sheet. Once cooled, place in zip lock bag or tupperware to keep fresh for use!
J Noelani Ross said:
Gonna try it using corn tortillas…sounds delish!
jamie said:
Did using corn tortillas work for you? I can’t eat gluten, but want to try these!
Dashing Dish said:
sorry jamie, i havent tried corn tortillas personally :)
kate said:
Mini Mexican pizza
Jenna said:
Tried this idea for pizza bites (tortillas, pasta sauce, hamburger meat, fresh basil, shredded cheese, and pepperoini)
Turned out great and went well with salsa too! They were a hit with my whole family + boyfriend
Jenna said:
Tried this idea for pizza bites (tortillas, pasta sauce, hamburger meat, fresh basil, shredded cheese, and pepperoini) all on mini muffin pan
Turned out great and went well with salsa too! They were a hit with my whole family + boyfriend
Nicole Sandlin said:
So good! Was wondering how these do in the freezer? And if you know the best possible way to reheat (in the muffin pan, oven… degrees and how long, or microwave?)
Thanks so much!!
Amanda Joseph said:
Made these for dinner last night! :) So yummy. I had to take out the beans because my hubby doesn’t care for them but they were still SO good :)
Melissa said:
I’m brand new to cooking, been a vegetarian my entire life…. Sorry of this is dumb, but do I cook the meat first or put it in raw & let the meat cook in the oven?
Dashing Dish said:
cook the meat first :)
Carol said:
I love Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, but trying to eat somewhat healthier, so I decided to try this recipe. These are sooooooooooooooooo good! I didn’t think it would taste as great, but I say they taste better! Thanks so much for sharing!
Aimee Farrell said:
We thought company was coming over to share these with my husband and I. Luckily they didn’t because we ate them all!!! Yum!
Hope Summers said:
This looks like such a great recipe and your photos are beautiful! I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but a page on Facebook called When the Dinner Bell Rings has posted your recipe and photo without giving you credit. Just thought I would give you a heads up because I know how much hard work goes into blogging. Your photo has been inserted into their album along with the recipe. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151104734217451&set=a.377294287450.157465.243999862450&type=1&theater
Dashing Dish said:
Thank you so much Hope! I really appreciate you letting me know!
Goddess of the Jewels said:
Lovely indeed, and oh my, the variations are endless! I top each one with a big juicy slice of jalapeno pepper! YUMMO
Ashley Tracy said:
I want to try this so bad it looks good
Heather@Creative Family Moments said:
Very excited to try these and some of the other alternatives all the comments suggested. Awesome!
Shannon said:
Found these on Pinterest a while back and finally made them tonight- they are fabulous!!! My kids loved them and so did I! I’ll definitely be making them again and again! Thanks for a terrific recipe!
Liana S said:
They do sound delish…as for the extra pieces of tortillas, you could always make a sweet treat by using a bit of cinnamon and sugar. Eat them alone or sprinkle them over ice cream and drizzle warm honey and or fruit over the top.
Suzanne said:
I found this on Pinterest and made them for a party last night. Everyone loved them! The only thing I had a problem with was the cooking time. I was busy doing last minute prep while these were in the oven. Just happened to glance in the oven window after 5 minutes, and noticed the cheese was already melted and the edges of the tortillas were brown. 12 minutes would’ve been bad, in my case. Just wanted to let everyone know to start checking them early! :)
Chris said:
Found this recipe on Pinterest (of course)!
What a great idea! I’ve got excess filling from a Taco Pie we had earlier this week and I’m going to use this process with custard cups instead. LOVE IT!
Angel Murray-Cotton said:
Just made these. We used a little bit of baked chicken instead of turkey because I already had some cooked. They are delicious! I think I’m going to puree some vegetables to put in the next mix. I’m all about putting veggies anywhere and everywhere I can get away with it!
I want to make some ahead of time and freeze them for quick after-school snacks. Would it be best to cook them, freeze them, and then pop them in the oven for a few minutes when we want them? I’ve never really made anything to freeze, and I don’t want to try it and mess it up, cause they’re so yummy I’d be sad if I wasted some! To re-heat, would I put the oven back on 425?
Jm said:
It was great… I did the first batch the way it was meant..used circle cutter..then second batch I just cut tortillas into 4 and it was great. Going to use chicken and black bean next time
Cornelia Hernandez said:
This is a silly question but do you cook the ground beef before putting it into the oven or does it just cook in the oven with everything else?
Dashing Dish said:
yes cook the beef first :)
Beverly Kendrick said:
I have to eat gluten free. I might try these using Bob’s Red Mill Pancake mix. I haven’t used that mix yet. I want to share this recipe with a friend.
Thank you so much.
Learning to adjust recipes to gluten free baking.
Bev
Dashing Dish said:
i would try using corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas :)
Tracey Cole said:
This was delicious! Thanks for sharing! I am glad I didn’t mess anything up because I cooked the hamburger meat first too!
Chantal said:
Just finished eating. Oh my gosh! Put it over a bed of salad and cut it up and a dollop of sour cream. Loved it! Thanks so much
Steph said:
Ok soo this is a totally dumb question I’m sure but is the meat cooked or not cooked when ur mixing all the items together
Dashing Dish said:
cooked :)
Colleen said:
You said there’s 2 WW points per serving. This may be dumb question but how many mini mexican pizza’s are in one serving?
Dashing Dish said:
one
Katie Farrell said:
sure clydie! :) i have jennifer from “It Sux to Be Fat” calculate all my ww points, and she always gets them to me within a day or two of me posting the recipes! :)
Katie Farrell said:
hi jessica! i used a regular size muffin tray!