Description
Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake delivers a mouthwatering fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors wrapped in flaky, golden pastry. Crispy edges, zesty fillings, and melted cheese create an irresistible meal that will become a family favorite for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Bread and Pastry:
- 2 tubes Pillsbury crescent rolls
Produce:
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped lettuce
Extras:
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and stir in taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly to coat the meat completely.
- Unroll one tube of crescent rolls and spread them across the bottom of the baking dish, pressing the seams together to create a seamless base layer.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the crescent roll foundation, creating a uniform meat layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously across the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Unroll the second crescent roll tube and carefully layer it on top of the cheese, sealing the edges to create a complete encasement.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set.
- Top with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and lettuce.
- Dollop sour cream across the surface and drizzle salsa over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Slice into squares and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Perfectly seal crescent roll seams to prevent filling from leaking during baking, ensuring a neat and tidy presentation.
- Use lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a healthier protein option that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- For gluten-free alternatives, replace crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry dough or use corn tortillas as a base layer.
- Experiment with additional toppings like sliced jalapeños, black olives, or avocado to customize the flavor profile and add extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg