Enjoy the fusion of French bread and taco flavors in this mouthwatering pizza. The chipotle ranch sauce adds a spicy and creamy kick to the dish, making it a perfect meal for pizza night or any gathering.
Ingredients: 1 French bread loaf. 1 pound ground beef or turkey. 1 packet taco seasoning mix. 1 cup refried beans. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup diced red onion. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup sliced jalapeos optional. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. 1/2 cup sour cream. 2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce. 1/4 cup ranch dressing.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet. In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water follow the packet instructions to the cooked meat. Simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Spread refried beans evenly over the sliced French bread halves. Top with the seasoned meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. While the pizza is baking, prepare the chipotle ranch sauce by mixing sour cream, chipotle hot sauce, and ranch dressing in a small bowl. Remove the taco pizza from the oven and sprinkle diced tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and jalapeos if using over the top. Drizzle the chipotle ranch sauce over the pizza and garnish with fresh cilantro. Slice and serve your delicious French Bread Taco Pizza with Chipotle Ranch immediately.