Description
These Loaded Taco Pizza Bombs with Queso Drizzle are a fun and flavorful twist on classic tacos and pizza, combining savory taco-seasoned beef, melty cheeses, and zesty veggies all wrapped in soft pizza dough. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party food, they’re baked until golden and finished with a creamy queso drizzle and fresh cilantro garnish.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Bombs
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
For the Queso Drizzle and Garnish
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bombs to golden perfection.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning along with the amount of water suggested on the seasoning packet. Let the mixture simmer until well combined and cooked through.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the refrigerated pizza dough. Cut the dough into 4-inch squares to form individual pockets for the filling.
- Assemble Bombs: Place a generous spoonful of the taco beef mixture onto the center of each dough square. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, and jalapeño slices. Carefully fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal each pizza bomb completely.
- Bake: Arrange the sealed pizza bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Drizzle Queso: Warm the queso cheese sauce gently on the stovetop or microwave until it is smooth and pourable. Drizzle the queso over the warm pizza bombs and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the dough edges well to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
- You can customize the fillings by adding ingredients like corn, beans, or different types of cheese.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add extra jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- These pizza bombs are best enjoyed warm right out of the oven but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- To save time, use pre-made taco meat or leftover cooked taco filling.
