Loaded Taco Pizza Recipe – Easy Crescent Roll Crust for Best Homemade Dinner
This loaded taco pizza combines seasoned taco beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings on a fluffy crescent roll crust. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing fusion of Tex-Mex and pizza night that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix or 2–3 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (Roma or cherry)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (for topping after baking)
- 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato (for topping after baking)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto the prepared pan. Pinch seams together to form a large rectangle (about 13×9 inches). Press dough slightly up the edges to create a crust border.
- Bake the crescent crust for 8-10 minutes until just starting to turn golden.
- While crust bakes, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up, until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Spread cooked taco meat evenly over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle black beans and olives (if using), then cover with shredded cheeses.
- Return pizza to oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Dollop with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Prebake the crust to avoid sogginess. Drain meat thoroughly and avoid overloading with wet toppings. For vegetarian, use lentils or plant-based ground meat. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent dough. Add fresh toppings after baking for best texture. Leftovers reheat well in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
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