Taco Pizza Casserole

Indulge in the irresistible fusion of Tex-Mex and classic comfort food with this Taco Pizza Casserole, a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings the best of both worlds to your dinner table. Featuring a golden crescent roll crust as the base, this casserole is layered with seasoned ground beef, zesty taco flavors, and a creamy sour cream spread, then smothered in gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Finished with a crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips and vibrant garnishes like diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions, this dish offers a playful medley of textures and bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to 6 people, this easy, family-friendly dinner idea is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then add the taco seasoning and water. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, making sure to seal any perforations.

Step 5

Bake the crescent roll dough in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Spread the sour cream evenly over the baked crescent crust.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer.

Step 8

Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Top the taco meat with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Bake the assembled casserole in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the top.

Step 12

Add the diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions as toppings.

Step 13

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1631.7 grams (1631.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4001

Total Fat 287.60g	369%
Saturated Fat 145.30g	727%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 759mg	253%
Sodium 9950mg	433%
Total Carbohydrate 177.20g	64%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 44.00g
Protein 190.90g	382%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2894mg	223%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1559mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 17.5%