Description
The Taco Crescent Roll Bake is a quick and easy layered dish featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it combines savory taco flavors with cheesy comfort, making it a family-friendly and versatile meal option that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough (first batch)
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough (second batch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Optional Toppings
- Sliced olives
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat. Add diced onions and taco seasoning, stirring well. Cook for 3-5 minutes until onions soften and flavors meld.
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. Unroll the first batch of crescent roll dough and arrange it evenly in the dish, pressing seams together to form a solid crust that prevents leaks during baking.
- Layer the Filling: Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the crescent dough base. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top, ensuring an even cheesy layer.
- Add the Top Crescent Layer: Unroll the second batch of crescent rolls and cover the filling completely. Pinch all edges tightly to seal the filling inside, creating a pocket that traps juicy flavors.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll top is golden brown and cheese is visibly bubbling through small cracks.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality taco seasoning for the best flavor.
- Drain excess beef fat to avoid soggy dough and greasy taste.
- Seal crescent roll edges thoroughly to prevent leaks while baking.
- For extra gooey texture, sprinkle cheese under and over the beef layer.
- Let the bake cool slightly before slicing to help it set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg