Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Casserole has all the bold, cheesy flavor of Taco Bells Mexican Pizza but in a layered, easy-to-make casserole!COMFORT FOOD CASSEROLE This absolutely delicious Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Casserole is inspired by the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza but in casserole form. You cant go wrong with a casserole and its so much easier to make than individual pizzas. With layers of crisp tortillas, taco seasoned beef, refried beans, gooey melted cheese, and zesty toppings, it has become one of my personal favorite meals I have made recently! Huge hit with the family!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I fry the tortillas instead of baking? I tested this with fried tortillas and we found they didnt hold up too well to the weight of the toppings. You could certainly do that but the crispiness from the baking gave this a more desirable texture. Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour? This is supposed to replicate a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza which uses flour tortillas but you could use corn if that is your preference. What else can I add? Personally, I would throw some sliced olives on there like they used to do back in the day but that is personal taste.I didnt add them originally to this recipe as I know so many people dont like them, but if it was just me I was making this wed add them too. Also, I think drizzling with a little sour cream or some taco sauce when serving would be yummy! Like any casserole, its not pretty but it sure is yummy! What if I dont like enchilada sauce? Walmart now sells a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Dip (not a paid affiliate link) that I think would be a great alternative. I havent tried it yet because the one by me doesnt sell it yet but I think that could be used instead of the enchilada sauce if thats what you prefer to use. What should I serve with this casserole? It is kind of a whole meal in one so perhaps something light like a side salad or some steamed veggies. I think fried corn would be delicious too. Or you could go for a side of corn cake, like you can get at Mexican restaurants. How to store leftover casserole? You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Please note the longer this dish is in the fridge the tortilla chips will get a bit soggy. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)large burrito sized tortillas or 8 soft taco sized tortillas or you could use corn tortillas if you prefer.enchilada sauce as I stated above, some Walmart locations now carry a jar of Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Dip. The one by me doesnt have it yet but if you can find it, it may be a good alternative to enchilada sauce. I dont know the texture or consistency of it though since I cant get my hands on it. They are calling it a dip so I dont know how thick it is.ground beefpacket taco seasoning grab whatever your favorite brand is or make some Homemade Taco Seasoningrefried beans I just use the store brand but grab your favorite or make your own Homemade Refried Beans!watershredded Mexican cheese blend or use your favorite cheese here, just make sure it is a good melting cheese.diced tomatoes and sliced green onions this is for topping. Back in the day Taco Bell used to also put sliced black olives on the Mexican Pizzas so I think that would be delicious!HOW TO MAKE TACO BELL MEXICAN PIZZA CASSEROLE:Preheat the oven to 350F. On a large baking sheet, place as many of the tortillas on the baking sheet as you can fit without overlapping. Bake them in the oven for 3 minutes. Flip over for another 3 minutes or until they have some color and are turning crunchy. Remove them from the oven and repeat until all the shells are cooked. Set aside to cool.Once the shells have cooled, crumble them into smaller pieces.To the skillet, add the ground beef over medium heat. Cook and crumble until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.Add the enchilada sauce and taco seasoning. Stir until it starts to simmer. Set aside.To a small pot, add the refried beans and water over medium heat. Stir until the beans are thinned out. You can add more water if needed. Set aside.To a 913-inch baking dish, add half of the broken tortilla shells.Top the shells with half of the meat mixture.Top the meat mixture with half of the refried beans.Add 1/2 cup of cheese.Repeat the final layer with the broken shells, meat mixturerefried beans, and cheese.Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted.Top with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Taco Bell Mexican PizzaTaco Bell Chilli Cheese BurritosTaco Bell EnchiritosDorito Taco CasseroleMexican LasagnaRefried Bean Dip PrintTaco Bell Mexican Pizza CasseroleEveyrthing you love about a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza but in casserole form.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutesServings 8Calories 252kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients6 large burrito sized tortillas ( or 8 soft taco sized tortillas)1 pound ground beef1 ounce packet taco seasoning10 ounce can enchilada sauce16 ounce can refried beans cup water1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use)1 cup diced tomatoes cup sliced green onionsInstructionsPreheat the oven to 350F.On a large baking sheet, place as many of 6 large burrito sized tortillas on the baking sheet as you can fit without overlapping. Bake them in the oven for 3 minutes. Flip over for another 3 minutes or until they have some color and are turning crunchy. Remove them from the oven and repeat until all the shells are cooked. Set aside to cool.Once the shells have cooled, crumble them into smaller pieces.To the skillet, add 1 pound ground beef over medium heat. Cook and crumble until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Add 1 ounce packet taco seasoning and 10 ounce can enchilada sauce. Stir until it starts to simmer. Set aside. To a small pot, add 16 ounce can refried beans and 1/2 cup water over medium heat. Stir until the beans are thinned out. You can add more water if needed. Set aside. To a 913-inch baking dish, add half of the broken tortilla shells. Top the shells with half of the meat mixture. Top the meat mixture with half of the refried beans. Add 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat the final layer with the broken shells, meat mixture, refried beans, and shredded cheese.Cover with aluminum foil.Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted. Top with 1 cup diced tomatoes and cup sliced green onions. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1339mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g