Chocolate Butterfinger Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
This Taco Pizza combines the best of two favorite dishes into one delicious meal. A crispy crescent dough crust is topped with seasoned ground beef, melted Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, fresh grape tomatoes, green onions, and optional garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful and easy-to-make pizza is perfect for family dinners or parties, serving 16 slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Crust
- 16 ounces crescent dough sheets (2 canisters)
Meat Topping
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 ounces mild taco seasoning (equivalent to 2 packages)
- ¾ cup water
Cheese & Fresh Toppings
- 3½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- ⅓ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a standard 13×18 inch baking sheet for the crust.
- Prepare Dough Crust: Unroll the first canister of crescent dough sheets and gently stretch it to cover half of the ungreased baking sheet. Unroll the second canister and stretch it over the remaining half, allowing some overlap. Press the seams together to seal and pierce the dough evenly with a fork.
- Bake the Crust: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the crust for 10 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the crust bakes, heat a 2 to 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and stir frequently until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add Seasoning: Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add Meat to Crust: Remove the baked crust from the oven and spread the seasoned taco meat evenly over the crust.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the meat layer. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese melts completely.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Garnishes: Sprinkle the quartered grape tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions, and optional chopped cilantro on top. Drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the dough seams are well pressed to prevent separation during baking.
- You can adjust the taco seasoning level to your preferred spice tolerance.
- For a crispier crust, bake the dough a couple of minutes longer before adding the toppings.
- Vegetarian option: substitute ground beef with seasoned plant-based meat or beans.
- Serve with extra sour cream and hot sauce on the side to allow guests to customize.