Taco Pizza Appetizer: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors
Taco Pizza Appetizer: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors combines the beloved tastes of pizza and tacos into one crowd-pleasing dish. This easy-to-make appetizer features a flaky crescent roll crust topped with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies, making it ideal for gatherings, game days, or family dinners. With just a few simple steps, you can customize this dish to suit any palate, ensuring that it becomes a favorite at every occasion. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a warm and savory treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 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
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, chilies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent rolls onto a baking sheet and shape into a rectangle or circle.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain fat and add taco seasoning.
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth; spread over the baked crust.
- Top with cooked beef, diced tomatoes, cheeses, and any additional toppings.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes until everything is melted.
- Serve warm garnished with lettuce and other preferred toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg