Description
Taco Pizza combines the best of both worlds, blending the bold flavors of tacos with the comforting goodness of pizza. With a crispy crust, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese topped with fresh ingredients, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, Taco Pizza is sure to delight your taste buds and turn any meal into a festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup salsa (chunky or smooth)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey (cooked and seasoned with taco spice)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced olives
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Spread refried beans evenly over the dough, then layer with salsa.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, followed by cooked ground beef or turkey.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven; let cool briefly before adding fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and avocado.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg