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Crescent Roll Taco Bake Recipe

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This Crescent Roll Taco Bake is a quick and delicious casserole combining seasoned ground beef, salsa, corn, and tomatoes topped with melted cheese and a flaky crescent roll crust. Perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes, this taco-inspired bake brings together familiar Mexican flavors in a comforting and easy-to-make dish.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Ingredients

Meat Mixture

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 ½ cups salsa (about one 16-ounce jar)
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cheese and Dough

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 2-quart (about 11 x 7-inch or 9-inch square) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside for later use.
  2. Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook the mixture until the beef is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the salsa, thawed corn, drained diced tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
  3. Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the cooked beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the beef mixture. Next, unroll the refrigerated crescent dough sheet; if using crescent rolls, press the perforations together to seal the dough into one sheet. Lay the dough evenly over the beef and cheese layer. Then, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top of the dough.
  4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the crescent roll crust is golden brown and cooked through. Check the casserole occasionally; if the crust begins to darken too quickly before the dough is fully cooked, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  5. Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and serve on individual plates. Add your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, chopped lettuce, or additional salsa if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain excess grease after cooking the beef to prevent a soggy casserole.
  • Seal the crescent roll perforations thoroughly to avoid gaps and ensure even baking.
  • If your crescent dough starts browning too fast, tent with foil to finish baking without burning.
  • Feel free to customize the dish with additional toppings like jalapeños, black olives, or chopped cilantro.
  • This dish reheats well and can be made ahead of time and baked before serving.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/crescent-roll-taco-bake-recipe/