Refried Bean Pizza

Name: Refried Bean Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 pound ground beef; 3/4 cup water; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped

Instead of tomato sauce, refried beans serve as the base for this Southwestern-style pizza. The cool vegetable toppings complement each oven-fresh bite.— Lydia Ann Lantz, Christiana, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup cold water
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and cornmeal. Add water and mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 12-in. pizza pan.
Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. stir in the water, chilies and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Spread beans over crust. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. bake at 400° for 10 minutes longer or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomato and onion.