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Throughout the year many cultural kids holidays are celebrated around the globe such as Japanese Boys Kite Day (May 5) and Israel Children's Day (November 20). The next big celebration dedicated to children will be marked in Mexico (and by Hispanic families in the U.S. and elsewhere worldwide) with Día del Niño on April 30th.
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Though we are not Hispanic, my own hubbie and kids appreciate the cuisine characteristic of this rich culture. So, inspired by my family's love of Mexican food, I've created this original Mexican Fried Pizza recipe that is a fusion of favorite and popular kids American and Mexican foods like pizza, tostadas and salsas.
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Día del Niño, a festive kid-friendly celebration that began in 1925, is rooted in the presidential period of Álvaro Obregón. It is one of the older youth-focused holidays in the world and is celebrated at school with students in Mexico with special activities, games and foods. It is also enjoyed by families at home, often including cooking with kids.
Recipe
Mexican Fried Pizza
This is a twist on classic tastes many of us love here in America, merging fried food, pizza and tostadas into a single delicious, crispy menu item. Why not spend some quality time in the kitchen with your child and make these together? Even younger kids will enjoy building their own Mexican Fried Pizza, choosing from the colorful and healthy toppings you set out for them. Any time of year, I think this would be fun for a kids slumber or birthday party activity, too.
Time to Make: 30 minutes
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
1. Add a small amount of corn oil to frying pan and heat till hot, but not smoking.
2. When pan is hot, gently place corn tortillas in pan one at a time, cooking less than a minute per side. Watch carefully to avoid burning, then remove to drain excess oil and cool on paper towels.
3. Now the fun begins for kids. To cut down on the mess, give each child a pie pan to build their creation. Then, set out cool crispy tostadas, the spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and an assortment of freshly cut veggies and other toppings.
4. After the kids have added their choice of raw ingredients, an adult should transfer their gastronomic creations to a pre-heated 400 degree oven. Watching carefully, bake for 1-2 minutes, just until cheese is melted.
5. Serve with bowls of guacamole, sour cream and HERDEZ salsas and other sauces. Most important: enjoy!
About HERDEZ
HERDEZ offers a range of salsas and sauces for authentic Mexican and South American dishes as well as Mexican and American fusion food. To learn more about their products and many more delicious Mexican food recipes as well as How to Celebrate Día del Niño, ideas for cooking with your kids and more, visit the official website. For more fun and foodie inspiration, follow the brand on Facebook and look for the hashtag #DíadelNiño.
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Mexican Fried Pizza
This is a twist on classic tastes many of us love here in America, merging fried food, pizza and tostadas into a single delicious, crispy menu item. Why not spend some quality time in the kitchen with your child and make these together? Even younger kids will enjoy building their own Mexican Fried Pizza, choosing from the colorful and healthy toppings you set out for them. Any time of year, I think this would be fun for a kids slumber or birthday party activity, too.
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Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 Soft Corn Tortillas
- Corn oil for frying
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your choice of colorful & healthy toppings: fresh basil, sliced avocado, sliced multi-color sweet mini peppers, defrosted frozen corn, hot peppers, etc.
- Guacamole, sour cream
- HERDEZ Salsa Casera Mild
- HERDEZ Salsa Verde
1. Add a small amount of corn oil to frying pan and heat till hot, but not smoking.
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5. Serve with bowls of guacamole, sour cream and HERDEZ salsas and other sauces. Most important: enjoy!
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About HERDEZ
HERDEZ offers a range of salsas and sauces for authentic Mexican and South American dishes as well as Mexican and American fusion food. To learn more about their products and many more delicious Mexican food recipes as well as How to Celebrate Día del Niño, ideas for cooking with your kids and more, visit the official website. For more fun and foodie inspiration, follow the brand on Facebook and look for the hashtag #DíadelNiño.
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- Grand Prize - 2 parent & child cooking classes for 2 plus $1000
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- 3rd Place - Child cooking gift basket
- Weekly Honorable Mention Prizes: Child size Día del Niño apron
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Those sound so good! We love Mexican food in our house :)
ReplyDeleteThose fried pizzas look delicious. You know, I've never had a pizza anything like that before.
ReplyDeleteNow these look like my kind of pizzas. I don't like tomato sauce so this is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing. I love it
ReplyDeleteI love Herdez, these look incredible. We have something similar in El Salvador, but we add beef instead. So yummy!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Mexican Fried Pizza but now I want to eat them all. What an easy dish to make!
ReplyDeleteWe were looking for something different for dinner! I think this is the winner! YUM!!!
ReplyDeleteMy whole family loves Mexican food and I like how they can all make the flavor they want. Totally fun and delicious family dinner idea!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really yummy. I know that Herdez has been around for a long time and I love the varieties they have. These pizzas look yummy
ReplyDeleteMexican Fried Pizza looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to give this recipe a try on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are going to love this recipe. I like how easy it is to make.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! These look so simple and fun for the whole family to put together and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMexican pizza is the best and your recipes are even healthier looking than I'm used to! I'll be trying these out immediately. #avocado
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I've never heard of fried pizza before. I'll have to try these out. Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Mexican Fried Pizza, but I've never met a Mexican dish I didn't like. Can't wait to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried a mexican fried pizza recipe. But it sure does look very tasty and I can't wait to give this a try for my family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! That pizza looks awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteLove great Mexican food! And we always top ours with Herdez!
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