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Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake

A quick and satisfying weeknight meal combining the comforting goodness of crescent rolls with bold taco flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can 8 ounce can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 3/4 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
  • 2 tablespoons Old El Paso taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Toppings
  • Shredded lettuce, as desired Use to top the dish before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the salsa and taco seasoning; cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Unroll the crescent rolls and arrange them in a baking dish, sealing edges to create a crust.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
  6. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce before serving.

Notes

Crispier crust can be achieved by pre-baking the crescent roll crust for 5 minutes. Customize with other toppings like guacamole or sour cream.