Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls or sheets
• 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
• 1 cup taco sauce or salsa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons (1 packet) taco seasoning
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• Optional toppings: shredded iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° and line an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll both sheets of crescent roll dough side by side on the prepared baking sheet, join them together in the middle and pinch any seams closed.
3. In the preheated oven, bake the dough for 10-15 minutes or until it is golden, then remove from the oven.
4. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat in oil until browned; drain any grease.
5. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and stir until well combined; add in a little water if the mixture seems too dry.
6. In a small mixing bowl, combine the refried beans and taco sauce or salsa, stirring until smooth.
7. Spread the refried bean mixture evenly over the baked crust.
8. Spoon the taco meat over the refried bean mixture, spreading it out evenly.
9. Cover the taco meat with shredded cheese.
10. Place the pizza back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.
12. Top individual pizza slices with taco toppings of your choice.
13. Reheat any leftovers in toaster oven or air fryer for best results.

The original recipe for this delightful Mexican-inspired pizza can be found here.