Description
This Taco Pizza Appetizer combines the flavors of tacos with the convenience of pizza in a delightful fusion. A crispy crescent roll crust is topped with a creamy sour cream and cream cheese base, seasoned taco meat, melted cheeses, fresh vegetables, and optional spicy toppings.
Ingredients
Crescent Roll Crust:
- 8 ounces crescent rolls (1 refrigerated tube)
Creamy Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Base:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sour cream
Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 taco seasoning packet
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- Jalapeños, chilies, or preferred toppings
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crescent Roll Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent rolls onto lined or greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 2: Make the Creamy Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Base
Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Spread mixture over cooled crust.
- Step 3: Cook the Ground Beef
Brown ground beef, drain excess fat, add taco seasoning, and cook until heated through.
- Step 4: Assemble the Taco Pizza
Spread taco meat over cream cheese base, top with cheeses, tomatoes, lettuce, and optional toppings.
- Step 5: Slice and Serve
Slice into eight pieces and serve fresh.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Taco Pizza, Appetizer, Mexican, Fusion, Crescent Roll, Ground Beef, Party Food
