Taco Pizza with Cornbread Crust

Discover the ultimate fusion of Tex-Mex and comfort food with this irresistible Taco Pizza with Cornbread Crust. Featuring a golden, slightly sweet cornbread base, this recipe transforms traditional taco flavors into a hearty pizza offering that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and optional black olives or jalapeños, every bite is bursting with texture and flavor. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes and customizable to your tastes, this fun mash-up is as satisfying as it is creative. Serve it hot and let a drizzle of cool sour cream tie it all together for a meal that’s destined to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 package cornbread mix (8.5 oz)
• 0.333 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.667 cup water
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 0.25 cup jalapeño slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread crust by combining the cornbread mix, milk, and egg. Stir until just combined and pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread it evenly.

Step 3

Bake the cornbread crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove it from the oven and set aside.

Step 4

While the crust bakes, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

Step 5

Add the taco seasoning and water to the browned beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Spread the salsa evenly over the baked cornbread crust. Top with the seasoned ground beef, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the taco pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Scatter shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes evenly over the melted cheese. Add optional toppings like black olives and jalapeños, if desired.

Step 10

Slice into squares and serve warm, with sour cream on the side or drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1569.3 grams (1569.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2186

Total Fat 155.80g	200%
Saturated Fat 73.60g	368%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 686mg	229%
Sodium 8808mg	383%
Total Carbohydrate 73.80g	27%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 23.80g
Protein 134.50g	269%

Vitamin D 84IU	419%
Calcium 1584mg	122%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2482mg	53%

*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: 62.7%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 13.2%