Introduction

This Easy Crescent Roll Taco Pizza is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional pizza and tacos combined. With a buttery crescent roll crust, creamy sauce, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for a quick dinner or casual party.

The image shows a close-up of a square slice of taco pizza resting on a white marbled surface. The pizza has several layers starting with a flat, slightly browned crust at the bottom. On top of the crust is a layer of creamy white sauce spread evenly, followed by a layer of browned ground beef. Next, there is shredded yellow cheddar cheese sprinkled over the beef layer. Above the cheese, there is fresh, chopped green lettuce giving a leafy texture and a few small chunks of red tomato scattered around. The colors in the slice are warm and fresh, with the brown meat, white sauce, green lettuce, yellow cheese, and red tomato all clearly visible. In the background, there are more square slices of the same pizza. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp jarred salsa
1 1/4 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 to 4 diced roma tomatoes
4 to 5 oz shredded cheddar jack cheese
1/2 oz bag shredded lettuce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them out on a cookie sheet, pinching seams to seal. Bake according to package instructions until golden brown, then let cool completely.
Step 2: While the crust cools, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water as directed on the packet, stir, and simmer until the sauce thickens. Let cool slightly.
Step 3: Dice the roma tomatoes. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until smooth to create the creamy pizza sauce.
Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent crust. Layer the taco meat on top, then add diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and finish with shredded lettuce, piling cheese and lettuce heavier in the center if desired.
Step 5: Cut into squares and serve immediately for best taste.

Tips & Variations

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco meat or mix jalapeños into the cream cheese sauce.
Use cooked chicken or turkey instead of ground beef for a leaner option.
Try adding black olives or sliced green onions for added flavor.
To make it vegetarian, substitute the meat with seasoned black beans or a plant-based meat alternative.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to keep the crust crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

The image shows two square pieces of taco pizza on a white marbled surface. Each slice has a thick, light golden crust as the base layer, topped with a spread of creamy white sauce. On top of that, there is a layer of cooked ground beef in small crumbles, bright red tomato chunks scattered on top, followed by a generous amount of shredded light green lettuce. The final layer consists of shredded yellow cheddar cheese spread unevenly over the lettuce. The colors contrast nicely, with the vibrant green and yellow topping standing out over the meat and creamy sauce. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this pizza ahead of time?

You can bake the crescent roll crust and prepare the taco meat and creamy sauce a few hours ahead. Assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce fresh and crunchy.

What can I use instead of crescent rolls for the crust?

If you prefer, you can use a premade pizza dough or biscuit dough as a crust substitute, but the crescent rolls offer a uniquely flaky and buttery base that complements the toppings well.

Easy Crescent Roll Taco Pizza Recipe

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This Easy Crescent Roll Taco Pizza is a fun and flavorful dish combining a golden crescent roll crust with creamy salsa-spiked cream cheese, seasoned ground beef, fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and crisp lettuce. Perfect for a quick dinner or party snack, it offers all the tasty elements of a taco on a convenient pizza base.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls

For the Creamy Topping:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp jarred salsa

For the Taco Meat:

1 1/4 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning

For the Toppings:

3 to 4 diced roma tomatoes
4 to 5 oz shredded cheddar jack cheese
1/2 oz bag shredded lettuce

Instructions

Bake the Crescent Roll Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F as per crescent roll package instructions. Unroll the crescent rolls and spread them out across a cookie sheet, pinching seams to seal and cover the surface evenly. Bake until golden brown, then allow to cool completely on the counter before proceeding. You may also cover with a paper towel and leave overnight at room temperature.
Prepare the Taco Meat: While the crust cools, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat once cooked. Add the taco seasoning and water as directed on the seasoning packet, stir well, and simmer until the meat is fully coated and sauce has thickened. Set aside and cool slightly.
Prepare Toppings and Creamy Sauce: Dice the roma tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and jarred salsa, stirring until smooth and evenly blended to create the creamy pizza sauce.
Assemble the Crescent Taco Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll crust. Distribute the cooked taco meat over this layer, then top with diced tomatoes. Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese over the top, finishing with shredded lettuce, piled a bit heavier in the center for extra flavor.
Serve: Cut the assembled taco pizza into equal squares and serve immediately. Enjoy fresh for best flavor; leftovers can be refrigerated for 1-2 days.

Notes

Ensure the crescent roll base is completely cooled before spreading the creamy topping to avoid melting it.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner taco meat option.
Adding jalapeños or sliced black olives as extra toppings can enhance the flavor.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and can be eaten cold or briefly reheated.
For a crispier crust, bake the crescent roll base a few minutes longer before assembling.

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