Sheet Pan Taco Pizza: The Perfect Fusion of Two Favorites
A crispy, cheesy pizza crust topped with all your favorite taco fillings. This Sheet Pan Taco Pizza brings together the best of both worlds—tacos and pizza—perfect for a quick, easy, and family-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Ingredients
- Pizza dough: 1 package (store-bought or homemade, enough for a 12×18-inch sheet pan)
- Ground beef or turkey: 1 lb (450g)
- Taco seasoning: 1 packet (about 1 oz or 28g)
- Salsa: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 2 cups (about 8 oz or 225g)
- Shredded lettuce: 1-2 cups (depending on preference)
- Diced tomatoes: 1 cup (about 1 medium tomato)
- Sliced black olives: 1/4 cup (about 6-8 olives)
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Jalapeños (optional): 2-3, sliced
- Fresh cilantro (optional): 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pizza Dough: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a sheet pan, pressing it out to cover the surface.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water as instructed on the seasoning packet. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin layer of salsa on the pizza dough. Evenly distribute the taco meat over the salsa and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden.
- Add Fresh Toppings: After baking, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce before baking.
- Use your favorite protein (beef, turkey, chicken, or a vegetarian option).
- For more cheese, add extra on top after baking or on the taco meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg