Nacho Pizza
Nacho Pizza layers seasoned beef, melted Cheddar, and queso on a thin, crisp crust for a punchy, Tex-Mex bite in every slice. Jalapeño, salsa, and crunchy tortilla chips add heat and texture, while a dollop of sour cream cools it off. Ideal for game day snacking or a fun, shareable weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nacho Pizza, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the beef in a large skillet until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in the seasoning mix until evenly combined.
- 3
Place the pizza crust on a work surface. Spread the queso dip evenly over the crust. Top with Cheddar cheese, the cooked beef mixture, jalapeno, and green onions. Spoon salsa onto the pizza in random spots, making sure it is not mixed in with the other toppings. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven directly on the middle oven rack until the cheese is hot and melted, about 8 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
- Calories 745.03 kcal High 37%
- Protein 43.95 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 53.38 g 19%
- Total Fat 39.98 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 16.02 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.72 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1418.2 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 5.08 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 1.58 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 498.49 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 4.89 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 317.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.6 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.59 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Nacho Pizza is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Aged Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion, Jalapeño Pepper, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 745.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nacho Pizza?
- It is a Tex-Mex pizza recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Nacho Pizza made of?
- The main ingredients are Aged Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion, Jalapeño Pepper, Lean Ground Beef, Queso Dip. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Nacho Pizza?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Nacho Pizza?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 745.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nacho Pizza easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Nacho Pizza healthy?
- Nacho Pizza has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 745.03 calories and 43.95 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1418.2 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.02 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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