Description
These Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos are the ultimate mashup of two favorites — cheesy, meaty pizza flavor wrapped in a crispy taco shell! Perfect for parties, game nights, or quick dinners the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 8 taco shells or small flour tortillas
- ½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 20 pepperoni slices
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- Diced bell peppers
- Red onion slices
- Black olives
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the meats: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Cook bacon separately until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare shells: Place taco shells or tortillas on the sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake for 3–5 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Assemble tacos: Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce inside each shell. Add mozzarella cheese, then layer with sausage, bacon, and pepperoni. Top with more mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Bake: Return tacos to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use hard taco shells for a crispy bite or flour tortillas for soft, cheesy folds.
- For extra crunch, toast the shells before filling.
- Add a layer of cheese under the meat to keep the shells from getting soggy.
- Try different cheeses — provolone, cheddar, or Monterey Jack work great.
- For meal prep, cook and store the meat filling ahead of time; assemble tacos just before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes