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Taco Crescent Roll Bake

Taco Crescent Roll Bake
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Taco Crescent Roll Bake is a quick and family-friendly dinner combining flaky buttery crescent rolls with savory taco-seasoned ground beef and melty cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for busy nights, this easy-to-make bake uses simple pantry staples and delivers comforting, crowd-pleasing flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Meat Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning blend
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

Dough and Cheese

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer until thickened and flavorful.
  2. Assemble the crescent roll base: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto a greased baking dish, pressing seams together to form a solid crust that will hold the filling.
  3. Layer the filling and cheese: Evenly spread the cooked taco meat mixture over the crescent roll base. Generously top with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. Add crescent roll topping: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it gently over the cheese layer. Pinch the edges securely to seal and create a pocket that holds in the filling.
  5. Bake the dish: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crescent roll topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

  • Drain excess fat from cooked ground beef to prevent sogginess.
  • Seal the dough edges well to lock in filling and avoid leaks during baking.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and creaminess.
  • Allow the bake to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before baking for a perfectly balanced flavor.

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