Description
This Easy Crescent Roll Taco Pizza combines the savory flavor of tacos with the flaky texture of crescent rolls for a fun and satisfying dinner or appetizer. Loaded with seasoned beef, creamy sauce, cheese, and fresh toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
For the creamy topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp jarred salsa
For the taco meat:
- 1 1/4 lb ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
For the toppings:
- 3 to 4 diced roma tomatoes
- 4 to 5 oz shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1/2 oz bag shredded lettuce
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F as specified on the crescent roll package instructions.
2. Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them out across a cookie sheet, making sure to cover the surface and pinch together any seams to seal them.
3. Bake according to the package instructions until golden brown.
4. Once baked, let the crescent roll base cool completely on the counter before proceeding. You can also cool it, lightly cover with a paper towel, and leave it overnight at room temperature.
5. While the crescent roll base is cooling, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and the amount of water specified on the seasoning packet.
7. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes until the meat is thoroughly coated and sauce has thickened. Set aside and let it cool slightly.
8. While the taco meat is simmering, dice the roma tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
9. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and jarred salsa. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended. This will be your creamy pizza ‘sauce’.
10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled crescent roll crust, ensuring the surface is fully covered.
11. Evenly distribute the cooked taco meat over the cream cheese layer.
12. Top with the diced tomatoes, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar jack cheese and finish with a layer of shredded lettuce.
13. Cut the finished taco pizza into equal squares and serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for a day or two.
Notes
For best results, let both the crust and meat cool completely before assembly to prevent sogginess.
Feel free to customize toppings with olives, jalapeños, or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
