Taco Pizza with Crescent Rolls

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Taco Pizza with Crescent Rolls is a family friendly ground beef dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

This tasty pizza starts of with a Pillsbury crescent roll crust and is topped with a ground beef and cream cheese taco mixture, shredded nacho cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mini Doritos nacho chips.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Crowd-Pleasing Combo – Combines two favorites: tacos and pizza, into one irresistible dish.
• Flaky, Buttery Crust – The crescent roll base bakes up golden and soft with just the right amount of crispness.
• Fun & Kid-Friendly – Mini Doritos on top add a fun crunch and familiar flavor that kids (and adults) love.
• Quick & Easy to Make – Uses convenient ingredients like crescent rolls and pre-shredded cheese, making prep a breeze.
• Customizable – Easy to adjust with extra toppings like olives, jalapeños, or green onions.
• Great for Parties or Weeknight Dinners – Whether it’s game day, a potluck, or a busy evening, this dish fits the bill.

Looking for a quick dinner that’s full of flavor and guaranteed to please? This taco pizza delivers big taste with minimal effort.

This recipe is quick to throw together, but it tastes like something you’d get at a fun Tex-Mex restaurant.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 x 8 oz tubes crescent roll dough
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 oz taco seasoning
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup taco sauce
• 1 ½ cups shredded nacho cheese

Toppings

• shredded lettuce
• diced tomatoes
• mini Doritos

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I unrolled two sheets of Pillsbury crescent roll dough side by side onto a large baking sheet.

I pressed the together the seam between the two sheets of dough as well as all the perforated lines.

 STEP 2: 

I placed the baking sheet in the oven and baked the crescent roll dough for 6 minutes.

The crescent roll dough was only partially baked but it will be returning to the oven later.

 STEP 3: 

I dropped some lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.

Once the ground beef was fully browned I drained the grease from the skillet.

 STEP 4: 

I reduced the heat to medium-low and added half a brick of cream cheese, taco sauce and a packet of taco seasoning to the skillet.

I stirred all of the ingredients together until fully combined and no lumps of cream cheese remained.

 STEP 5: 

I spooned the ground beef mixture onto the crescent roll crust.

I spread the mixture out to evenly cover all of the crust except the edges.

 STEP 6: 

I sprinkled shredded nacho cheese over the ground beef.

 STEP 7: 

I placed the baking sheet in the oven and baked the taco pizza until the crust was nicely browned and the cheese was melted.

 STEP 8: 

I removed the taco pizza from the oven.

 STEP 9: 

I topped the pizza with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and mini Doritos nacho chips.

Then the beef taco pizza was ready to slice and serve!

I drizzled my slices with a cilantro lime crema sauce.

The flaky crescent roll crust is the perfect base for all your favorite taco toppings.

If you are looking for a fun and easy ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try this Taco Pizza with Crescent Rolls!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I store leftovers?

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Keep in mind the lettuce and chips may lose their crunch, so you may want to remove them before storing and re-add fresh ones before reheating.

Can I use a different crust?

• Absolutely! If you don’t have crescent roll dough, you can use a pre-baked pizza crust, refrigerated biscuit dough pressed into a crust, or even puff pastry for a flakier result.

Are the mini Doritos necessary?

• They’re not essential, but they add a fun crunch and extra flavor!
• You can swap them with crushed tortilla chips or skip them entirely if preferred.

 

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