Description

This crowd-pleasing Taco Bake combines savory taco flavors with flaky crescent rolls for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious meal that comes together in minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 packet taco seasoning
1 1/4 cup salsa
1 (8-ounce) roll crescent rolls
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Your favorite taco toppings: sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, etc.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Unroll crescent dough and press into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Spread beef mixture over dough and top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 18-22 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Cool for 5 minutes before adding toppings and serving.

Notes

Tips: For crispier crust, pre-bake crescent dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings. Substitutions: Try ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: taco bake, easy dinner, crescent roll recipe