Description
A quick and delightful taco bake featuring flaky crescent rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, black olives, fresh cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and season with taco seasoning.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Unroll the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls on a greased baking dish, pinching the seams to form a solid base.
- Spoon the meat mixture onto the center of the dough and sprinkle with cheese, then fold the edges of the crescent rolls over the filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- For extra flakiness, brush the top with a beaten egg before baking.
Notes
This dish is highly customizable; feel free to swap proteins or add vegetables as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: taco bake, crescent rolls, family dinner, quick meal, comfort food