Description
Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy crescent roll crust make this quick casserole a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Bread and Base:
- 2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
Cheese and Toppings:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chopped tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a steady 350°F, preparing for a savory culinary adventure.
- Transform ground beef in a sizzling skillet over medium-high heat, browning thoroughly and eliminating excess grease.
- Infuse the meat with robust taco seasoning, ensuring each morsel is richly coated and flavorful.
- Carefully unfurl crescent roll dough, crafting a golden base across a 9″ pie pan or casserole dish, strategically positioning the dough for maximum coverage.
- Generously distribute the seasoned meat across the doughy foundation, creating a hearty landscape of flavor.
- Cascade a blanket of shredded cheese over the meat, promising a melty, tantalizing layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of transformative heat to turn the dough golden and crisp.
- Pause for 10 minutes post-baking, letting the creation settle and intensify its flavors.
- Crown the dish with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, verdant green onions, and a dollop of creamy sour cream for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap traditional crescent rolls with gluten-free versions for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Test the meat’s doneness by ensuring no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Consider using ground turkey as a lower-calorie alternative to beef without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg