Description
This Cool Ranch Taco Pizza is a flavorful twist on a classic, combining the crispy goodness of sausage pizza with crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy ranch drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-togethers, this pizza offers a delicious blend of textures and tastes that will satisfy taco and pizza lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 12″ HRI Classic Sausage Pizza
Toppings
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup ground beef, browned
- ½ tomato, chopped
- ¾ cup lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it is adequately heated for a crispy pizza crust.
- Prepare the pizza: Remove the 12″ HRI Classic Sausage Pizza from all its packaging to get ready for assembly.
- Add toppings: Evenly spread the crushed tortilla chips, browned ground beef, and chopped tomatoes over the pizza surface to build that taco-inspired flavor profile.
- Bake the pizza: Place the prepared pizza directly on the oven rack and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Finish with fresh toppings: Remove the hot pizza from the oven and immediately top it with chopped lettuce, drizzle ranch dressing over the top, and sprinkle sliced green onions for a fresh, tangy finish.
- Serve: Cut the pizza into squares and serve warm to enjoy the perfect combination of cool ranch and taco-seasoned goodness.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce before baking.
- Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- The ranch dressing can be replaced with a dairy-free version to suit lactose-intolerant diets.
- Ensure the tortilla chips are crushed to bite-size pieces so they crisp well during baking without overpowering the pizza.
- For extra cheesiness, add shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese before baking along with the other toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casual
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco pizza, cool ranch pizza, sausage pizza, Tex-Mex pizza, easy pizza recipe, ground beef pizza, tortilla chip pizza