Description
Whip up this Italian Crescent Casserole when your family craves a comforting dinner that comes together faster than you can say “delicious.” Packed with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and flaky crescent rolls, this dish delivers serious flavor without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Cheeses:
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 package (8 oz) Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes. Thoroughly drain excess fat from the meat mixture.
- Mix 1 cup marinara sauce into the beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine ½ cup sour cream with 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 2 ½ quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the beef layer, creating an even coating.
- Carefully unroll 1 package (8 oz) of crescent roll dough, stretching to cover the entire casserole surface.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter and whisk with ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese. Brush this mixture completely over the crescent dough.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the casserole for 22-25 minutes until the top turns deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the casserole lighter.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein alternative.
- Ensure the crescent roll dough is evenly spread to create a consistent golden crust that covers the entire dish.
- For a gluten-free version, replace crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a cauliflower-based crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg