Description
Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, wrapping seasoned ground beef and melty cheese in flaky pastry. Dinner becomes an instant crowd-pleaser when you roll out this simple yet satisfying meal that brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your family table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
Toppings:
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup diced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef and return meat to the skillet.
- Mix 1 packet of taco seasoning and 1 cup salsa into the beef, stirring until thoroughly combined and heated.
- Carefully unroll one can of crescent rolls and press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture uniformly across the crescent roll foundation.
- Scatter 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and stretch across the top, fully covering the cheese and beef.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the top turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Garnish with ½ cup diced tomatoes, ¼ cup sliced black olives, ¼ cup green onions, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro.
- Cut into squares and serve while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Check the ground beef carefully to ensure it’s fully cooked without being dry.
- Drain the meat well to prevent a soggy bottom crust on your taco bake.
- For a lower-carb version, swap crescent rolls with cauliflower crust or thinly sliced zucchini.
- Use lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles as an alternative protein option for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg