🌮 Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake
This Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake is a quick, cheesy, and delicious dinner the whole family will love! Layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and soft crescent roll dough come together in one pan and bake to golden perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- Taco Layer: 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- Assembly: 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Topping: Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Add seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 5 minutes. Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Add cheese & toppings: Sprinkle cheese, diced tomatoes, and olives over the beef layer.
- Top with dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and place it over the filling, sealing seams as best as possible.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Tip: For extra flavor, mix a small amount of refried beans into the beef layer. You can also use crescent ring dough or refrigerated biscuits for variation!
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