Description
Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake delivers a mouthwatering fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors wrapped in flaky pastry. Crispy edges and savory fillings create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 can (8 ounces) Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and coating a 9-inch pie pan with light grease.
- Transform ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, fragmenting the meat while cooking until it reaches a rich brown color. Eliminate excess grease through careful draining.
- Infuse the meat with zesty taco seasoning, incorporating water and stirring thoroughly. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete flavor absorption. Remove from heat once seasoning uniformly coats the beef.
- Carefully unfurl crescent roll dough, positioning triangular pieces in a radial pattern within the prepared pan. Press the edges to form a cohesive base, allowing slight overlapping to create a sturdy foundation.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the dough landscape, creating a uniform layer. Generously cascade shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Elegantly fold the pointed dough edges toward the center, partially concealing the savory filling beneath a golden blanket.
- Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the dough achieves a rich golden-brown complexion and reaches complete doneness.
- After removing from the oven, permit a brief cooling interlude. Garnish with optional embellishments like tangy sour cream, vibrant diced tomatoes, crisp green onions, and fresh cilantro to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning to match personal heat preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner protein option.
- Ensure even cooking by breaking ground meat into small, uniform pieces during browning to prevent clumping.
- Use kitchen scissors for quick and precise cutting of crescent roll dough when arranging in the pie pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg