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Easy Taco Pizza with Crescent Dough Crust

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Today’s taco pizza recipe is one that I made for the Super Bowl.  I got my inspiration from a recipe I saw at What’s Cooking, Chicago. The great thing about this recipe is you can cut it into large squares and serve it as a main dish. Or  you can cut it into smaller squares and serve it as an appetizer.

You top the original recipe with tomatoes, olives, and green onions and then return it to the oven to melt the cheese. I like to add the cheese and bake it.

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Then, I top it with the tomatoes, olives, and green onion and drizzle with sour cream. I love the contrast of the hot pizza with the cold fresh toppings. However, either way, you make it is awesome.

This is yummy and easy to assemble. You can’t lose with pizza at my house. I also created a completely cold version of this that I will share tomorrow.

  • GROUND BEEF
  • TACO SEASONING PACKET
  • PILLSBURY CRESCENT ROLLS
  • REFRIED BEANS
  • SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE OR MEXICAN BLEND CHEESE
  • TOMATOES
  • BLACK OLIVES
  • GREEN ONIONS
  • SOUR CREAM, OPTIONAL FOR TOPPING

Start by browning the ground beef and adding in the taco seasoning. Simmer according to the package directions.

Next, unroll crescent rolls into rectangles and place in an ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Press the dough into the pan to make the pizza crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.

Meanwhile, microwave beans in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Carefully spread beans over the warm cooked crust, creating a thin layer.

Top with cooked beef mixture. At this point, you can also add the tomatoes, black olives, and green onion. You can also wait until after cooking and add the tomatoes, olives, and green onion. Either way, put it back in the oven for 3-6 more minutes until the cheese melts.

Serve immediately and drizzle with sour cream if desired. You are gonna love it!

Taco Pizza made with a crescent dough crust

Can I customize the taco pizza toppings?
Absolutely! Feel free to customize it with your favorite taco toppings. Add ingredients like sliced jalapenos, salsa, taco sauce, shredded lettuce, or diced avocado.

Can I make this pizza ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the pizza in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Allow the pizza to come to room temperature before baking.

How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover taco pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven before serving.

Can I use a different type of meat instead of ground beef?
Yes, you can use ground turkey, chicken, or pork as a substitute for ground beef. Cook the meat with taco seasoning for flavor.

Taco Pizza

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Taco pizza combines the best of both worlds by layering refried beans, seasoned beef, and cheese on a pizza crust. The crust is baked until golden brown, and then topped with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and olives for extra flavor. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings, offering a delicious twist on traditional tacos.
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Beef, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz pkg taco seasoning mix
  • 16 oz Pillsbury crescent rolls two 8 oz tubes
  • 16 oz can refried beans (I used the jalapeño kind)
  • 2-3 cups cheddar cheese or Mexican blend shredded
  • ½ cup tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • Optional topping sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the package directions.
  • Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place in ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown.
  • Microwave beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Carefully spread beans over warm crust creating a thin layer.
  • Top with cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with. At this pot you can also add the tomatoes, black olives and green onion or you can wait until after cooking and add the tomatoes, olives and green onion. Either way, return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately and drizzle with sour cream if desired. Makes 12 main dish servings or 48 appetizers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, pizza, taco
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  2. Very good, will definitely make again. I’m thinking next time putting the olives, green onions and tomatoes and maybe even a little iceberg lettuce on after it comes out of the oven and cools just a bit. A dollop of sour cream on top will definitely be used the next time I make.

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  7. 5 stars
    Found this on Pinterest yesterday. I had some leftover refried beans and crescent rolls in the fridge, so I made it for lunch today. Fabulous!! Super quick and easy, too! Thanks

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  13. 5 stars
    Made this for lunch and it was well received. My SO thought it was great and now prefers it over his beloved tostadas. It was very easy and quick, which was nice. Thanks for the recipe. Btw, I found this on Pinterest.

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  15. Was wondering how many refrigerated pizza crust cans did you [she] use?
    Have tried with crescents and didn’t like that taste – we love Taco Pizza and get them from our local Pizza Hut [which isn’t on the menu, but they will make if asked].

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  18. I saw this on Pinterest and finally made it tonight. We topped with lettuce, sour cream and salsa. They loved it!!! Thank you for an amazing recipe to add to my collection. Quick, easy and delicious!

  19. 5 stars
    Made this tonight for dinner for 3 adults — we are stuffed!
    Followed recipe [left off onions, tho!] and added lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on top after baking.
    Def making again – gonna try another type of crust – probably a refrigerated pizza crust.
    Thanks for giving me an idea of something different for dinner! 🙂

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  24. 5 stars
    I found this on Pinterest quite a while back but never commented. I have made it SEVERAL times (at least once a month since finding the recipe, so at least 8 times lol) and we have loved it every single time. My husbands requests it pretty often. It is just the 2 of us, so we have leftovers, but they heat up wonderfully and are also good cold. Hubby takes a slice or 2 to work the next day and never complains 🙂
    I made it a bit differently each time and it was always delicious. Some things I’ve done:
    -used Rotel diced tomatoes & chiles in place of the diced tomatoes for a little extra heat
    -added all sorts of extra toppings, like black beans, diced avocado, diced red onion, extra green onions and sautéed bell peppers
    -served with salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, and chipotle ranch dressing
    I tried using the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza crust once, but it was too thick for me. Still tasted delicious but too much bread-to-topping. The crescent rolls work perfectly every time!

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  26. Has anyone computed the nutritional value on this recipe yet? Can you please send it to me if you have? Thanks!

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  39. 5 stars
    We enjoyed this for dinner tonight. It was easy and quick plus some thing the whole family would eat!
    Thank you!

  40. 5 stars
    Talk about 2 loves in one: Tacos & Pizza. This recipe is super fast and you can really add any topping to the mix: I’m going to try making a fajita pizza by adding sauteed red & green bell peppers with cumin, garlic powder, red chilli flake, and chilli powder to the chicken & cheese. Thanks for the great idea!

  41. 5 stars
    OMG. That was really good. I made it last night. It’s 10:30 the day after making this and I’m wishing it was at least 11:30 so I can justify having another slice for lunch.
    Thanks for the recipe.

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  44. 5 stars
    This was so good! I made it for a party but it would be great as a meal also. I served it with an optional bowl of sour cream on the side.

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  49. 5 stars
    The family loved this!I have a kid who hates beans, so I used half a can of fat free refried beans mixed with about 6 oz. lowfat cream cheese and some taco seasoning. He didn’t detect the beans at all and ate a big piece of it! Served it with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa on top. Didn’t even think of the crushed chips but seeing others’ comments about that, I will add those next time.

  50. I found this on Pinterest and made it tonight. Fantastic recipe!! I used the reduced-fat crescents, fat-free refried beans and 2% Mexican cheese. We topped it with taco sauce and crushed tortilla chips. Thanks so much for posting this!

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  55. 5 stars
    Just made this for the first time and I can say we will be making it again! It was so tasty! We topped it with sour cream and salsa. Mmm! Thank you for the recipe!

  56. 5 stars
    We tried your recipe not too long ago and it was great! (We did make a few adjustments though!) Check out our blog where we did a post on it (we linked back to you of course!)
    Also, you have great photos! Puts mine to shame.

  57. 5 stars
    I tried this tonight and it was delicious (found it on pinterest)! I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have any refried beans, so I spread sour cream on it instead, and it was still yummy. Very simple and good recipe! thanks!

  58. 5 stars
    This was so good!!! The hubby loved it but my picky 19 month old did not, lol. I think topping it with some shredded lettuce right before serving would be good. I also wonder if mixing some salsa up with the beans would work? Such a fun recipe 🙂

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  61. Thank you, it was great, bee trying to find a new dinner recipe totry, will be making again, everyone even had 3rds

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  63. 5 stars
    halved this recipe and made it last night and it was great! i loved it. my picky four-year-old who claimed he didn’t like it went ahead and ate ten bites (there were only four required and a mere 12 available to be eaten of his slice ha ha). 😀 thanks for the easy and tasty meal!

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    1. found on pinterest, tried last night, came out pretty good. Used this recipe but added giardinera, no beans and spreaded taco sauce on crust before I layered w/the other ingredients. YUMMY!!!!

        1. Pillsbury Hot roll mix makes the very best dough
          taste just like reg. pizza dough.
          And I would also use the lettuce and tomatoes after cooking. And I’ll be using some mozzarella cheese so
          it will taste like real pizza