Easy Taco Crescent Ring
This crescent taco ring recipe is a must-try for taco lovers! Made with flaky crescent roll dough, seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese, it's an easy weeknight dinner and a crowd favorite at parties.
Servings: 8
Calories: 325kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix packet or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 8-ounce tubes original crescent rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican blend
TOPPING OPTIONS
- iceberg lettuce chopped or shredded
- tomatoes diced
- pico de gallo
- taco sauce
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain the grease off and discard.1 pound lean ground beef
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the cooked meat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.1 ounce taco seasoning mix packet, ⅓ cup water
- Unroll the crescent dough and place individual triangles in an open circle shape on a large round pan (like a pizza stone or pan), with the narrow end facing outward. Some of the dough will overlap.2 8-ounce tubes original crescent rolls
- Spoon the cooked taco meat onto the crescent dough ring, creating a circle.
- Top with shredded cheese.1 cup shredded cheese
- Fold the outer tips of crescent dough over the meat and cheese, tucking in the ends to tightly seal the circle.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and the dough has cooked through.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving with your choice of toppings.iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo, taco sauce, sour cream
Notes
- Cold crescent dough is easier to work with so keep it chilled until you're ready to create the ring.
- You can place a 5” round bowl in the center of the baking pan and lay the dough around it to make it easier to form the ring.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat at 350 degrees F in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
- Optional toppings are not included in the nutritional information.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg