Crescent Roll Taco Pizza

This Crescent Roll Taco Pizza recipe is a game-changer! Not only is it crazy quick to make, but it yields a ton of food, perfect for feeding a crowd. For dinner or an appetizer, served hot or cold, it doesn’t matter – I’m obsessed with how versatile this recipe is.

This recipe costs approximately $19.13, or about $2.39 per serving. 

This Taco Pizza recipe is my go-to for a crowd! On its own, it can easily feed eight hungry people. But if you’re planning a party or have a side dish or two to round out the meal, this recipe can comfortably serve twelve or more!

I first created this recipe when I needed an appetizer to bring to a party but did not have much time to spend making something. And I wanted something everyone would like. Most people like pizza and tacos, so this Taco Pizza was born. It is a total crowd-pleaser! 

Why I Love This Crescent Roll Taco Pizza Recipe

• Easy Weeknight Meal: I need a quick and easy recipe for busy weeknights without having to eat out. Using pre-made crescent dough significantly cuts down on prep time, making this an excellent option for those busy nights.
• Versatile Serving: You can serve the pizza either hot or cold. It’s delicious both ways!
• Fully Customizable: I love that I can personalize the taco pizza each time I make it, depending on who I feed. If I know I have some that love spice, I will add jalapenos. Or I will add some extra pico de gallo if I want something refreshing. 
• Simple Ingredients: I use pantry staples plus a few basic ingredients, so I do not have to run all over town gathering what I need. This is an easy recipe that helps me stay on budget.

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $19.13

Per Serving: $2.39

• 1 pound ground beef – $4.83
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning – $0.20
• ½ cup water – $0
• 2 cans Pillsbury crescent dough – $4.58
• 1 can refried beans – $1.19
• ½ cup sour cream – $0.57
• 4 ounces cream cheese – $0.88
• 1 cup shredded lettuce – $0.50
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – $2.49
• 2 Roma tomatoes – $0.72
• 3.8 oz canned sliced black olives – $1.64
• 2 Tablespoons finely diced red onion – $0.22
• 3 green onions – $0.42
• 1 avocado – $0.89

All of the toppings above are suggestions. Use your favorite toppings. The pricing for this recipe was updated in May 2024.

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in May 2024.

Equipment

• rimmed baking sheets
• cutting board
• knife
• large skillet
• small saucepan
• mixing bowl

How To Make Crescent Roll Taco Pizza

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), arrange racks, line baking sheets.

Bake the Crusts:

2. Unroll the crescent dough on the baking sheets and press the seams together. Bake for 10-12 minutes (golden brown), rotate pans halfway, and cool on wire racks.

While Crusts Bake:

3. Heat beans in a saucepan. Brown beef in a skillet, add taco seasoning and water and simmer until the water evaporates.

White Sauce:

4. Whisk sour cream & cream cheese in a bowl.

Assemble & Serve:

5. Spread beans on cooled crusts. 
6. Top with white sauce and taco meat. 
7. Add the topping of your choice, such as lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, onion, and avocado. Slice and serve!

Recipe Variations

• Substitute my Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for the ground beef. 
• Sometimes, I like to add some more flavor to the pizza by adding a can of drained chopped green chile and chopped cilantro to the sour cream and cream cheese mixture.
• You can turn this into a round pizza by forming the dough into a ball and then rolling it out into a 10-12-inch circle.

Frequently Asked Questions:

More Mexican-Inspired Favorites:

• Portobello Mushroom Tacos
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
• Shrimp Fajitas
• Fry Bread Tacos

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Crescent Roll Taco Pizza

Recipe Cost 19.13

Serving Cost 2.39

Author Jess Jankowski

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

This Crescent Roll Taco Pizza recipe is a game-changer! Not only is it crazy quick to make, but it yields a ton of food, perfect for feeding a crowd. For dinner or an appetizer, served hot or cold, it doesn't matter – I'm obsessed with how versatile this recipe is.

Servings: 8 people

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Equipment

• rimmed baking sheets
• cutting board
• knife
• large skillet
• small saucepan
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

 

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• 2 cans Pillsbury crescent dough
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• ½ cup water
• 16 ounce can refried beans
• ½ cup sour cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes deseeded and chopped
• 3.8 ounce canned sliced black olives drained
• 2 Tablespoons finely diced red onion
• 3 green onions chopped
• 1 large avocado diced

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Instructions

PREP OVEN:

• Move the oven racks to the lower-middle and upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

BAKE CRUSTS:

• Unroll 1 can of crescent dough into a rectangle right on top of each of the baking sheets. Pinch and press the seams together. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking. Move baking sheets to wire racks.

WARM REFRIED BEANS & BROWN THE BEEF:

• Meanwhile, add refried beans to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up the meat while it cooks. Once browned, stir in taco seasoning and water, and continue to cook and stir until most of the water has evaporated.

MIX “WHITE SAUCE”:

• In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and cream cheese until combined.

ASSEMBLE AND SERVE:

• Layer each pizza half of refried beans, sour cream mixture, taco meat, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, red onion, green onions, and avocado. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 3mg

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