Mini Gorditas

By hcardall

These mini pizza’s make the perfect well balanced snack, appetizer 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!

Ingredients

• 3-4 3-4 to 12 whole wheat or flour tortilla’s, or enough to cut out 12 small circles
• 1 1 1/2 cup (approx 1/2 lb) lean ground turkey, cooked (OR lean ground beef)
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup salsa of choice (I used one with corn)
• 2 2 2 tsp dry taco seasoning
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup low fat refried beans or regular fried beans
• 1/2 1/2 2% cup low fat shredded mexican blend or 2% cheddar cheese
• Optional Toppings: sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a 24 count mini muffin tin) with non-stick cooking spray.

2.Start by laying each tortilla out individually on a flat surface, and use an empty can, glass cup, or cookie cutter to cut 3-4 medium circles out of each wrap.

3.Press each wrap circle into muffin tin using your fingers. (Note: it doesn’t have to cover the entire side of the tin, it should just fit snuggly!)

4.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the ground meat, salsa, taco seasoning, and refried beans. Stir until well combined.

5.Scoop 1/8th cup of meat mixture into each wrap. (if mini muffin pan, I used a melon ball scooper)

6. Top with shredded cheese, (dividing evenly between each pizza), and olives if desired.

7. Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

8. Wait for mini Mexican pizzas to cool, and remove from muffin tin using a fork or knife. Pizza’s should pop out with ease!

Serve with a side of salsa, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and/or shredded lettuce if desired