Description
Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake delivers a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired casserole packed with savory flavors. Cheese, ground beef, and crispy crescent roll layers create a simple yet satisfying meal that hungry families will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (at least 80%)
Bread Base:
- 1 (8 ounces) can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Old El Paso Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Garnish (Optional):
- Shredded lettuce (as desired)
- Diced tomato (as desired)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F. Unfurl the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangular pieces, carefully pressing them into a 9-inch square pan, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides to create a sturdy base.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 8-10 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles. Drain accumulated fat thoroughly.
- Incorporate salsa and taco seasoning into the cooked meat, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the prepared crescent roll crust, maintaining a consistent layer.
- Generously distribute shredded Cheddar cheese across the meat, covering the entire surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust transforms into a rich golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- After removing from oven, crown the dish with fresh shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes as a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Ensure the crescent roll dough is pressed evenly to create a consistent crust that bakes uniformly.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the crust soggy and keep the texture crisp.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg