Description
Taco pizza with crescent rolls is a deliciously easy dish that combines the best of tacos and pizza. With a flaky, golden crust topped with seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a fun twist on traditional pizza that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeños, olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pinch seams together to form a crust.
- Spread salsa evenly over the crust, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before adding fresh toppings. Slice into squares and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider swapping ground beef for shredded chicken or incorporating black beans. - Fresh veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños can provide extra flavor and crunch. - Serve with sour cream or guacamole for a creamy finish.