Description
This Taco Crescent Roll Pizza combines the flavors of tacos and pizza into a delicious dish. It’s easy to make and perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces crescent dough (from the refrigerated section)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 ounces taco seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups Cheddar (shredded)
- 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
- 3/4 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- black olives
- avocado
- black beans
- onions
- jalapeno peppers (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your crescent dough bakes evenly and becomes golden brown.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the dough from sticking and make for an easy cleanup.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheets and place them on the baking sheet, pressing the seams together to form a single crust. Make sure there are no gaps, as this will help maintain the shape while baking.
- Bake the dough for exactly 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-baking, which can make the crust too hard.
- Once baked, remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. This cooling time helps the crust set, making it easier to spread the toppings.
- While the crust is cooling, heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the ground beef. Cook for approximately 7-10 minutes, or until browned. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- If there's excess fat, drain it carefully. Then, add one packet of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water to the beef. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the beef mixture for another 5 minutes, stirring often until the seasoning is fully blended and the mixture is heated through. Look for a thick, flavorful consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set it aside. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the cream cheese and microwave for 1-2 minutes to soften it.
- Add the sour cream and another packet of taco seasoning to the softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or fork to beat the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent dough crust, ensuring even coverage to enhance flavor with each bite.
- Top the pizza with the cooked taco meat, spreading it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle taco sauce over the meat layer for added flavor and moisture. Feel free to use more or less depending on your taste preference.
- Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously on top of the meat layer, followed by the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- If desired, add optional toppings like black olives, avocado, black beans, onions, or jalapeno peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pizza into 12 pieces. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Be careful not to over-bake the crescent dough; it should be golden and flaky, not brown and hard. Use a heavy skillet for browning the beef to prevent steaming and enhance flavor.