Taco Crescent Ring Recipe
This recipe offers a quick and easy way to create a savory Taco Crescent Ring. Ground beef is seasoned with taco spices, combined with shredded cheddar cheese, then artfully enclosed within crescent roll dough arranged in a ring shape. Baked until golden and bubbly, it's a perfect family-friendly meal or party appetizer, delivering all the beloved flavors of tacos in a fun, pull-apart format.
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
Main
- 1- pound ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls package, typically around 375°F (190°C).
- In a large frying pan or skillet, brown the 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the pan to ensure the filling isn't greasy.
- Stir in the entire package of taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef, adding a small amount of water if directed by the seasoning packet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until it's evenly distributed and slightly melted into the beef mixture.
- On a baking sheet, arrange the two cans of Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls in a circle, with the wider ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outwards.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef and cheese mixture onto the wider end of each crescent roll, distributing it evenly around the ring.
- Carefully fold the narrow point of each crescent roll over the filling and tuck it under the wider end to form a complete ring, pinching seams to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes before slicing or pulling apart, and serve warm with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
For an enhanced flavor profile, consider sautéing diced onions and bell peppers with the ground beef before adding the taco seasoning. This adds depth and freshness. Always ensure to thoroughly drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef; this prevents the final product from being greasy and ensures the crescent rolls crisp up nicely. To prevent cheese leakage during baking, pinch and seal the crescent dough seams completely. For a vibrant presentation and added texture, serve the Taco Crescent Ring with traditional taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole. A light brush of egg wash on the crescent dough prior to baking can also yield a beautiful golden-brown crust.