Here’s a simple recipe for Pillsbury’s Crescent Roll Taco Bake, a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flakiness of crescent rolls with the savory flavors of taco ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury crescent rolls
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, olives, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the Pillsbury crescent roll package.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Taco Seasoning and Tomato Sauce:
- Add the taco seasoning mix and tomato sauce to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Base:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the base. Press the seams together to seal.
- Add the Taco Meat Mixture:
- Spread the cooked taco meat mixture over the crescent roll base.
- Sprinkle with Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the taco meat layer.
- Top with Crescent Roll Dough:
- Unroll the remaining crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cheese layer. Again, press the seams together to seal.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the crescent roll package instructions or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the taco bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Optionally, top individual servings with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, olives, or your favorite taco toppings.
Enjoy your Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake – a tasty and family-friendly dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!