Tex-Mex Chipotle Pizza with Black and Corn

This Tex-Mex Chipotle Pizza is a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors on a crispy pizza crust. The chipotle sauce adds a smoky heat, while the black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro give it a fresh and flavorful crunch. It's the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.

The Tex-Mex Chipotle Pizza is a product of my love for both Mexican and Italian food. I've always been a fan of chipotle sauce, and I love the way it adds a smoky heat to dishes. I also love the combination of black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro in Mexican cuisine. So, I thought, why not combine all of these flavors on a pizza? The result is this delicious Tex-Mex Chipotle Pizza.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/2 cup black beans, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup corn kernels, cooked and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Stretch or roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
3. Spread chipotle sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
7. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Why It Works

• The chipotle sauce adds a smoky heat that complements the other flavors in the pizza.
• The black beans and corn add a hearty and filling element to the pizza.
• The red onion and cilantro add a fresh and flavorful crunch to the pizza.
• The pizza is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
• It's a great way to use up leftover black beans and corn.