With only 400 calories, and done in less than 20 minutes, these Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas are the perfect healthy dinner!
When I was in high school, I used to love going to Taco Bell after work and ordering the Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas. I don't know what it was about it...maybe the crunch of the tortillas and the mix of cheese and enchilada sauce? Whatever it was, it got me every time. These pizzas are so good, but I wanted to make them over in a healthier way!
I came up with a healthier version that just uses refried beans (check out this awesome refried bean recipe), and let me tell you, it's delicious, and JUST like Taco Bells Mexican Pizza (probably better actually). If you aren't a vegetarian, it would be easy for you to brown up some ground beef or ground turkey and throw it in there. Serve these with a side of Mexican Street Corn Salad for the perfect meal!
How to make Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Get all of the ingredients together and prepped.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a hot skillet or griddle with cooking spray and 'fry' the tortillas, flipping frequently so they don’t burn. You want them to get nice and crispy. Remove fried tortillas to a plate.
- Heat the refried beans so they are warm. Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread ½ cup of refried beans onto each tortilla. Place remaining tortillas on top of beans.
- Pour half of enchilada sauce on top of each tortilla and spread it around.
- Add half of the chopped tomato on top of the sauce. Add ⅓ cup of cheese on top of each tortilla. Add half of the green onions on top of the cheese.
- Place in oven and cook about 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve, slice into fourths, and enjoy!
PRO TIPS:
- Try this homemade chipotle enchilada sauce on these Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas, because it gives them a smokey kick!
- Use Ole Xtreme Whole Wheat Wraps because they are only 50 cals per wrap, and most other brands are a lot higher. This will reduce the overall calories and help keep this meal under 400 calories.
- Want to reduce carbs? Use low carb/KETO tortillas.
Like Mexican food as much as I do? Check out some of these other Mexican inspired recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta
- Jalapeno Ranch Black Bean Loaded Nachos
- Southwestern Flatbreads
- Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
I have TONS of COPYCAT recipes on Domestic Superhero! Check out some others here:
- Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
- Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
- Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
- Chick-fil-A Coleslaw (copycat recipe)
With only 400 calories, and done in less than 20 minutes, these Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas are the perfect healthy dinner!
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 small tomatoes chopped
- ⅔ cup colby jack shredded cheese
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- ⅓ cup red enchilada sauce
- 4 whole wheat tortillas I like La Banderita Xtreme or Ole Xtreme
- cooking spray
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a hot skillet or griddle with cooking spray and 'fry' the tortillas, flipping frequently so they don’t burn. You want them to get nice and crispy. Remove fried tortillas to a plate.
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Heat the refried beans so they are warm. Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread ½ cup of refried beans onto each tortilla. Place remaining tortillas on top of beans.
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Pour half of enchilada sauce on top of each tortilla and spread around.
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Add half of the chopped tomato on top of the sauce. Add ⅓ cup of cheese on top of each tortilla. Add half of the green onions on top of the cheese.
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Place in oven and cook about 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Video
I like to let these cool a few minutes, then cut in quarters with a pizza cutter. Then you can pick up the slices and eat without a fork and knife! Recipe makes 2 servings, 1 pizza per serving.
Nutritional information- Serving Size 1 pizza:
Calories 400, Fat 15.3g, Carbohydrates 58.1g, Dietary Fiber 30.0g, Protein 29.4g
-Calculate your specific nutrition by using your ingredients and a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal.
First published in 2015. Updated in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2023.
120nineteen says
I haven't eaten at Taco Bell in more years than I can count... but this makes me hunger for a mexican pizza like none other - because that was my favorite as well! Thank you!
Allyson says
It's hard to get rid of those old memories! Thanks for coming by!
Allyson says
It's hard to get rid of those old memories! Thanks for coming by!
Erin @ DIYontheCheap says
This sounds yummy! Might have to try this. Looks better than the Taco Bell version!!
Allyson says
Thanks, Erin!
Traci says
I am not a huge TB fan, but I ended up there on a road trip once and I had this Mexican Pizza and I loved it. I've been dying to try it at home, but now I'm doing WW. The point value is 14 which is kind of high. Any way I can bring down the fat? I'm not vegetarian. Thanks for the great recipe!
Allyson says
Hmmm, How about using thr recipe to make your own 'refried' beans? That may cut it down a lot? What item has the most points? Maybe using whole wheat tortillas? You could easily reduce the cheese to 1/4 cup or even just sprinkle on a few TBS's. I think all those things would help a lot!
Traci says
Thanks! I'm pretty sure it's a little bit of everything, but I love the idea to use their recipe. I wonder if there's a fat-free canned version out there. Thanks for the ideas!
Allyson says
I have seen ton's of fat free refried beans out there! You can also use part skim cheese and maybe lowfat/low carb tortillas!
Robin~All Things Heart and Home says
It's lunch and I'm starving! I'd love nothing more than one of these!!! Thanks for the recipe and the yummy photos!
xo
Allyson says
You know, when I was writing this post at 10am I was wondering why I was so hungry....duh! Thanks for stopping by Robin!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
These sound great and are probably WAY better for you than their version! Pinning 🙂
Allyson says
Yes! for sure! Thanks for coming by, Meredith!
Jill says
Now I am craving these!!
Chelsey says
This looks AMAZING! Definitely going on next weeks' menu. Trying so hard not to drool right now.
Allyson says
Let me know how you like them! Thanks for stopping by!
Niki says
First, I was a Mexican Pizza girl in high school too...still love them, and they are my daughter's favorite. Unfortunately, she is now gluten free, so I can't wait to make her one using a corn tortilla...THANKS for the recipe!!
Allyson says
Please let me know if you try them, and if you sub out for the corn tortillas. I'd like to know and I could add a side note to the recipe! Thanks!
Jean says
use a homemade gluten free pizza dough rolled thin and partially bake them and store them in the freezer for when you need one for her.
pamasaurus says
Oh, yes. These look AMAZING. I want to eat one right now. Pinning this for later reference 😉
Allyson says
Thanks for coming by!
SheilaG@Plum Doodles says
These look very yummy! I'm gluten-intolerant so I'd have to substitute corn tortillas, but I definitely need to give these a try! 🙂
Allyson says
Please let me know if you try them, and if you sub out for the corn tortillas. I'd like to know and I could add a side note to the recipe! Thanks!
De'nise says
Hi! This looks very appealing but I'm flour-free now for 3-weeks (not gluten free). I made a simular mexican pizza but used quinoa as the basis with a salsa sauce, some beans, tomatoes, onions & handful of mexican cheese. When it had all melted I ate it with a dolp of greek yogurt! I just wanted to let you know that I had made it without tortillas. YUM. 🙂
Allyson says
You could just use corn tortillas as a substitute as well.
malia says
My family will cry 'ole for this!
recardomaurice12 says
Hi! From its looks, I can already sense that it is really delicious. Definitely will give this a try this coming weekend. Thanks for sharing! I am really a pizza lover!
Amanda says
Oh my goodness! This looks fantastic - can't wait to make these for my family. Thanks for posting 🙂
Allyson says
Let me know how you like them! Thanks for stopping by!
Heather K says
Do you think I could use corn tortillas instead of wheat to make this gluten free?
Allyson says
I think you could try! A couple other people commented that they were going to try the same thing! If you do, please let me know how it is!
Lucy says
Yummm!!! I'm going to have to try this soon. Looks fabulous.
Allyson says
Thanks for coming by Domestic Superhero, Lucy!!
bargainmavin says
My kids would love this. Taco bell is one of their favorite fast food restaurants. Thank you for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster.
Robin
Fluster Buster
Cathy Compeau says
This looks great!
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Allyson says
Thanks! Done and done!
bonnie@uncommon designs says
Oh I have great memories of TB! My kiddos would love this! Thanks for sharing!
Allyson says
Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!
lindanortje says
Pinned! from the Pin Me party 🙂 I do like the layer of beans in between !
Linda
With A Blast
Allyson says
Thank you for coming by, Linda!
Eric Van Raepenbusch - Happy Birthday Author says
Visiting from the PIN ME Linky Party. My family loves mexican, but I am always looking for new ideas instead of just having tacos. These look delicious. I pinned!
Allyson says
Thanks for your pin and coming by! I hope y'all like them!
Lori @Lori's Culinary Creations says
Taco Bell is my guilty pleasure and this looks great!!! Found you at Peek Into My Paradise linky
Allyson says
Thanks for coming to check it out!! Come back again!
Reema Kalra Agarwal says
I live in London and miss Taco Bell so much from my time in the US....will have to try this recipe out sometime soon!
Allyson says
You won't be sorry...you will totally forget there is no TB there!
Lindsey, the Redhead Baby Mama says
Suddenly I'm starving! 🙂 dropping in from GA DIY! 🙂
Allyson says
Thanks for coming by, Lindsey!
Peggy Hale says
I love those pizzas! I'm definitely pinning this. Thanks so much for joining us at Transformed Tuesday.
Hugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
jeanniemaries says
How unjust! What goes around, comes around and I hope something nice came around for you back then. At least now you have your great taco pizza!
Allyson says
Very true...Thanks for stopping by!
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go says
These look delicious! I love Mexican pizzas too! Pinning!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Yum! I love mexican pizzas! I'm pinning this and sharing it on my Facebook page this week! Thanks so much for linking it up to my party!
Allyson says
Thanks Jessi! I am going to keep my eye out 🙂
Darcie says
Just made this and I had to comment because it was DELISH! Also wanted to add that I used corn tortillas (though I cheated a bit and bought the tostadas that are already crispy) and they were perfect. I know several people asked about them but I didn't see where anyone said if they worked out. Thanks a ton!
Allyson says
I am so happy they turned out well for you, Darcie! And also happy that now we can say they can be made with corn tortillas! Thanks so much for coming back to share!
Nici ~ Posed Perfection says
These look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Nici
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
Anything that says Taco Bell is a winner in my book 😉
Thanks for linking these up at Super Sunday! Can't wait to see what you bring us next week!
http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/06/super-sunday-party-1/
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
This is my FAVORITE menu item at Taco Bell! I often order it without meat. But man oh man I am going to have to try your recipe one day. Pinned!
Allyson says
Thanks, Julia!!!
Rebecca says
I'm shocked at how good these are! I've never ordered this at Taco Bell, but the recipe looked good on Pinterest. Seriously, these are yummy!
Allyson says
Thanks for coming by, Rebecca! You did yourself a favor by never checking out Taco Bell! I am so happy you stopped by, made the recipe, and let me know that you liked them! I hope you'll come over and join me on Facebook! Lots of great recipes to come! Cheers!
Flutterbyesf says
Oh my goodness! I just made these for dinner and they were DELICIOUS! It's been forever since I ate at TB and I forgot how much I loved these. Thanks for the healthier version. I used corn tortillas because that's what I had. Yum!
Allyson says
I am so happy you loved them! They are tasty and super popular in this house, too! I will have to try them sometime with corn tortillas as we always have tons of those on hand! Thanks for coming by!
Granny Jean says
Our family is 4 generations of Taco Bell freaks and this recipe will work nicely with a little modification. I will pre chop and shred all the tomatoes, onions, lettuce cheeses and peppers for side dishes along with the sour cream and enchilada sauce. Everyone can put their own smear of beans and cooked ground beef and ground chicken on their pre baked tortillas. This will be a fun time for all and definitely will go well with our usual "remember when" thing we always get into at family gatherings.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
I really thought this would be a fun idea for a party. So I featured it on my Friday Five - Mexican addition over @Feed Your Soul Too - http://www.feedyoursoul2.com/2014/06/friday-five-mexican-addition-3.html
Kristin Canonaco says
I just made these tonight and they were awesome!! I took used to LOVE the Taco Bell version, but I have not been to one in years, for multiple reasons. I made these with the Beyond Meat beef crumbles and they were fabulous!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Allyson says
The beyond meat crumbles sound like a great option to add! I am so happy you liked them, they are seriously on rotation every couple of weeks at our house!
Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says
Oh, this sounds delicious and like a fun variation from the usual pizza! I'm pretty sure my kids would love it. Pinning it to add to our menu soon!
Allyson says
They are SO good!
Stacy (@stacymakescents) says
Okay, so I've never even had these from Taco Bell, but I wanted to try a homemade version. Holy moly! How can something so simple be so delicious?? I used salsa instead of enchilada sauce because I had some that needed to be used. Fantastic!!! Straight into my favorites file!
Allyson says
Yay! I am so happy you loved them! We seriously eat them ALL the time around here, they are so great and easy! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Nelle says
This is one of my favorite things at Taco Bell! I love their Pizza shells though. These look so darn yummy!
Allyson says
When you crisp up some tortillas, you can barely tell a difference! They are SO delicious!
Karen says
I am also Gluten Free. You can buy gluten free tortillas and they are actually good. I think it would be better than the corn ones. I'm not sure they could taste the same with the corn tortillas.
Allyson says
That is a great idea! I actually had someone comment on my facebook page today, and post a photo that they used corn tortillas and they really enjoyed them - so it seems like a good option! I do think if the GF tortillas are more of the consistency of a flour tortilla, they would be better though 🙂
Ana says
Looks good but I would add black olives and sour cream!!
Allyson says
Those would be great additions! Let me know how it turns out! Feel free to post a picture on my facebook page!
Karen says
What kind of enchilada sauce do you use?
Allyson says
Hi Karen - I typically use the enchilada sauce found on my blog, which is homemade, recipe here. If you don't want to make your own, I recommend Old El Paso Red Enchilada sauce or really any store brand works!
Ann Marie says
To make taste even more like Taco Bells When I do make them I get sides of the pizza sauce & red sauce from taco bell, U can get a good amount for a couple of dollars.
Allyson says
Great tip! I think they even sell Taco Bell sauce in grocery stores!
Molly says
I had a similar experience at Taco Bell - I paid with cash and the guy told me some weird excuse like he closed the drawer without getting my change, and couldn't get it back open until someone else ordered - he told me to go drive around to the end of the drive through line and he'd have my change when I got back. It was obviously not true, but I was too chicken to stand up for myself, so I did it, and he looked so surprised when I actually came back. I remember he gave me some change, but I'm pretty sure not all of it. I've never tried their Mexican pizzas, but it sounds yummy, I'll have to try it!
Allyson says
Total scam!! So sorry that happened to you, too! Well, try this recipe..you won't be missing ANYTHING from TB!
Kate says
This may have been said by now, but there's tons for a vegetarian to eat at Taco Bell. It was my favorite fast food when I was. You can sub any meat for beans and honestly, that makes it ten times tastier.
Allyson says
Yes! They are good about subbing things out! I love their spicy potato soft taco, have you tried that?
Karen Cleveland says
This sounds so yum! Thank you for posting this. The work day is over and I'm going to go home and make it!
Allyson says
I hope you like it as much as we do!
Jennifer Daley says
I can't wait to try this, so happy out popped up while I was scrolling along. I used to love TB's pizza, now I can do it at home and I can modify it to low carb and low fat.
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
Allyson says
You will love it!!! Been making these at least 6 years and they are still in our regular dinner rotation!
VK says
We just made it for our Superbowl party and it was the hit of the party. We made 4 pizzas and they were eaten quickly. Thanks for the recipe.
Phoenix says
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas is very delicious item. Thanks to sharing
Veronica Lynn Vittitow says
I don't understand why all of these copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipes use the flour tortillas...the real mexican pizza was made with the hard shell tostada shells.
Allyson says
Hi! I am sorry but you are incorrect! Even according to their website you can see they use flour tortillas: "Mexican Pizza is 2 Crispy flour shells layered with beans, seasoned beef, pizza sauce, tomatoes and melted three cheese blend. Order now!"
Ginnie says
Hi ,I'm sorry but you are incorrect. It has always been a fried Corn Tortilla's!!!!!
Barbara says
No. They have always been fried wheat tortillas. I'm remembering from when they were first introduced when I was in HS. They were never corn tortillas.
Allyson says
They were never corn ✅
Jennifer Rothrock says
Taco Bell in PA is a flour tortilla. Maybe different states have different ingredients, like McDonald's does??
Winniebear says
We don't eat TB often due to dietary restrictions but when we do, the MP was always one of our go tos. I never thought to make it at home and I just happen to have all of the ingredients already. I'm excited to try this. Thank you so very much for posting this. Also gives me a reason to use my leftover mild sauce packets 🙂
Allyson says
And if you want to add beef to make it more authentic, feel free! Let me know how you like them!
Denise Reed says
Oooooooo. Delicious. Will be making these tonight. Yummy!
Thank you so much for the recipe. I bet the taco bell employee thought you gave them a tip. Hopefully you recouped some of your money.
Jessica says
These turned out so good! It was pizza night here but we wanted to mix things up a little bit and so we made these. Super good.
Samantha says
I haven't had Taco Bell in yearssss, but Mexican Pizza was always one of my favorites when I did! I was so excited to recreate these at home...they were even better than I remembered!
Toni says
I love how quick, easy, and healthy this recipe is!! A new staple for our pizza night!
Beth says
These are so, so good! I think they're better than the original. They're certainly cheaper! Love it.
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
Looks absolutely fantastic! I would love to make this!
Sandra says
Everyone at my house really loved it!! Such a huge hit at my house!
Catalina says
This Mexican pizza is a dream! My family will go crazy ove this pizza!
Alicia says
I make these at least twice a month and they are way better than Taco Bell's! I love that they're healthy, and if I decide to add ground beef and adds more protein. My whole family loves these, thanks for the easy healthy recipe!
Nancy says
I would use corn tortillas if I make it again. The flour, even after frying crisp, was soggy. Not like my Taco Bell pizza.
Richard Breton says
These are a great . Thank you.
Allyson says
You're welcome!
Julie says
This was so good! We did a variation with chicken on one and ground turkey on the other. I am afraid that now if I eat one at Taco Bell I will be so disappointed. Ha thanks for sharing!