Jul 17 2026

Desperado - 18" Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

This TACO pizza is not one to be messed with! This Fan Fave starts with Cheese Sauce & is topped with Mozzarella & Taco Meat & is finished with crushed Doritos, Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Black Olives & topped off with a drizzle of Taco Sauce!

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Ingredients

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Toppings

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pizza Dough

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit an 18-inch pizza pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and stretch it to the edges.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese Sauce

    Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the pizza dough, covering the entire surface.

  3. 3

    Layer on the Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the cheese sauce.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Taco Meat

    In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and add taco seasoning according to package instructions. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Add Taco Meat

    Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Add Remaining Toppings

    Evenly sprinkle the crushed Doritos, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives on top.

  7. 7

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  8. 8

    Finish with Taco Sauce

    Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle taco sauce over the top before slicing.

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