Taco Pizza Appetizer: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors
Taco Pizza Appetizer: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors is the perfect dish for any gathering or casual family dinner. This quick and easy recipe combines the crispy, flaky goodness of crescent rolls with savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and colorful fresh toppings. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a crowd-pleasing treat that invites everyone to customize their own slice with their favorite toppings. Whether it’s for game day, a party, or a busy weeknight meal, this Taco Pizza will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- jalapeños, chilies as optional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven as per crescent roll package instructions. Unroll dough on a baking sheet and press into a rectangle.
- Cook ground beef (or turkey) in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions; simmer briefly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; spread over baked crust.
- Layer the seasoned meat over the creamy layer, add tomatoes and cheeses generously. Bake until cheese melts (5-7 minutes).
- Top with lettuce and desired fresh toppings after removing from oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg