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Close-up of several golden Taco Pizza Appetizer Bites filled with seasoned beef, melted cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Taco Pizza Appetizer Bites


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Small, easy-to-eat appetizers combining taco flavors with pizza crust.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup taco seasoning mix (prepared with water as directed)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Cut each triangle in half crosswise.
  3. Press the dough pieces into the cups of the mini muffin pan, forming small shells.
  4. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Stir the prepared taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef.
  6. Spoon about one teaspoon of the seasoned beef mixture into each dough cup.
  7. Top the beef with about one teaspoon of the shredded cheese blend.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Top each bite with a small dollop of salsa and sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
  • Prepare the meat mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 280
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: taco pizza, appetizer, crescent rolls, ground beef, party food, mini bites