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Taco Bake Recipe with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Published: Jun 10, 2022 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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An easy speedy dinner idea that your family is going to love. Taco meat in a crescent roll crust for an ultimate Taco Tuesday comfort food.
Total time 30 minutes
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An easy, delicious, no fuss weeknight meal that will get your family to the dinner table running. Serve it with all the fixes and watch them all ask for seconds.

Love Tacos? Next time try this easy tater tot taco casserole, a family favorite.

A piece of taco crescent pie on a white plate.
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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 💡 Tips
  • ⌛ Time Saving Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 💬 FAQs
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Give your taco night a face lift and get everyone excited about dinner.
  • An easy crescent taco bake that needs no special skills or equipment.
  • Great for weeknight dinners and leftovers make a delicious lunch.
  • Serve it with lots of fixes and see each one make his own version.

📝 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients for this recipe.

🥄 Instructions

A collage of two images showing how to make taco meat.
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat add ground beef and cook until no longer pink breaking it apart.
  2. Add spices, tomato paste and water mix everything well. Cook until done.
A collage of two images showing how to layer crescent rolls.
  1. Roll crescent roll dough and separate the triangles, lay the triangles overlapping in a prepared 9 or 10 inch pie dish.
  2. Continue placing triangles until the whole dish is covered.
A collage of two images showing how to assemble and bake this recipe.
  1. Spread the meat mixture over the dough.
  2. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake.

🧺 Storage

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to three months.
  • Reheat in a 350F oven wrapped in foil, make sure to thaw first if frozen.

💡 Tips

  • You can use store bought taco seasoning or your favorite homemade taco seasoning as well.
  • Do not forget to spray the pie dish for easy cleaning.
  • We love our pie more on the thick side, if you like yours thin then you might not use the whole 2 rolls.
  • We also loved ours tall so I used 1 ½ pound of ground beef, but you can get away with only 1.
  • It might be helpful to use a clear pie dish so you can check if the bottom has browned or not.

⌛ Time Saving Tips

  • Use store bought taco seasoning packet.
  • Cook the ground beef mixture and freeze or refrigerate for up to three days.
  • You can also assemble the dish, wrap then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, and bake as directed.

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • Add some beans to the taco meat.
  • Use your favorite ground meat or make it leaner with ground turkey.
  • You might as well add a small can of chopped green chiles.
  • Use any cheese, or cheese combination you like.
  • Add some hot peppers or bell peppers to the meat mixture.
  • Top your meat with some Doritos then sprinkle cheese on top for an extra crunch.

💬 FAQs

How long should you bake a taco bake?

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the crust has browned and crisped up. This will probably take between 20 to 25 minutes.

Can you reheat Pillsbury crescent rolls?

Preheat your oven to 350F, wrap the pie in foil and place in the oven for about 8 minutes. If you want to crisp the edges then remove foil in the last minute or so.

Can I freeze Taco Bake?

Sure you can. Double wrap the dish in parchment paper then foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat before consuming.

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📣 Related Recipes

  • Here is another family favorite taco casserole with tater tots and made in a cast iron skillet.
  • Warm comfort food at its best. Ground beef doritos casserole is a super delicious, savory mix of seasoned ground beef, cheese and doritos. A kid friendly meal for busy parents.
  • Zucchini casserole with ground beef is loaded with herbs and Mediterranean flavors.
  • This Egyptian style gluten free meatballs is a childhood favorite.
  • Here is a great kid friendly dinner, mini meatloaf cupcakes topped with mashed potatoes are always a hit at my home.
  • This sour cream chicken enchilada casserole has been a hit especially with kids.
  • Baked ziti with meat is a delicious and satisfying comfort food that is easy to make at home. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight dinner option.

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Pillsbury crescent roll taco bake

An easy speedy dinner idea that your family is going to love. Taco meat in a crescent roll crust for an ultimate Taco Tuesday comfort food.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 rolls crescent rolls
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

To serve:

  • Shredded lettuce sour cream, green onion, salsa, guacamole

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add ground beef and cook until no longer pink breaking it apart.
  • Add spices, tomato paste and water mix everything well
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Assemble and bake:
  • Unroll one of the crescent roll packs and separate the triangles.
  • Lay the first triangle on a 9 or 10 inch baking pie pan covering the side of the pie dish.
  • Place another triangle overlapping the first one by about ¼ inch pressing it down and on the side as well.
  • Continue to do so until you are done with the first roll, most probably your dish is not fully covered yet.
  • Unroll the second roll and separate the triangles as well.
  • Continue placing triangles until the whole dish is covered.
  • You can stop at one layer like this or lay the rest of the triangles , probably around 4-5 more, at the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread the meat mixture over the dough and sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until edges and bottom are golden brown.
  • Serve topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, olives, salsa , pico de gallo, avocado or whatever you like with tacos.

Notes

  • We love our pie more on the thick side, if you like yours thin then you might not use the whole 2 rolls.
  • We also loved ours tall so I used 1 ½ pound of ground beef, but you can get away with only 1.
  • It might be helpful to use a clear pie dish so you can check if the bottom has browned or not.
  • Make it even easier using store bought taco seasoning. Do not forget to spray the pie dish for easy cleaning.
  • Variations:
    • Add some beans to the taco meat.
    • You might as well add a small can of chopped green chiles.
    • Top your meat with some Doritos then sprinkle cheese on top for an extra crunch.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg
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