Taco pizza

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCornmeal
cupAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
teaspoonSalt
cupMilk
cupButter or margarine --
Melted
½poundsGround beef
½poundsBulk pork sausage
6ouncesCan tomato paste
14½ounceCan diced tomatoes - undrained
1Env taco seasoning mix
¾cupWater
cupCheddar cheese -- shredded
1cupMonterey jack cheese --
Shredded
2cupsChopped lettuce
1cupDiced fresh tomato
½cupSliced ripe olives
½cupSliced green onions

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and butter; mix well. Press onto the bottom and sides of a 12 to 14 inch pizza pan. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. In a large skillet, brown beef and sausage; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spread over crust. Combine cheeses; sprinkle 2 cups over the meat layer. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce, fresh tomato, olives, onions and remaining cheese.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home June/July '96