Southwestern Pizza

Ingredients

CRUST

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

TOPPING

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning, divided
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 3/4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 cup salsa

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients for crust in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Combine milk, oil& egg in a separate bowl; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

3. 3

   Stir in the cheeses.

4. 4

   Spread into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated 400F for 10- 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. 5

   Cook beef in a large skillet, over medium heat until no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain off fat.

6. 6

   Stir in water& 1 envelope of taco seasoning.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Set aside.

9. 9

   Combine sour cream& 2nd package of taco seasoning in a small bowl; mix well.

10. 10

    Spread over crust.

11. 11

    Sprinkle beef mixture over top, followed by half of the cheese mixture.

12. 12

    Combine the corn, beans& salsa in a small bowl; spoon over pizza top, followed by the other half of the cheese mixture.

13. 13

    Broil 5- 6 inches from the heat for 5- 10 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.

14. 14

    Watch Carefully!