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Easy Cheesy Crescent Roll Taco Ring

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A quick and satisfying snack featuring crescent roll dough filled with seasoned taco meat and melted cheese, baked into a golden, flaky ring perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons) or homemade blend
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup diced onions (optional)
  • 1–2 finely chopped jalapeños (optional)
  • ½ cup tomato salsa or pico de gallo (for serving or mixing in)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or 12-inch round pizza pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Add diced onions and chopped jalapeños if using. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Unroll crescent roll dough onto the prepared pan. Press seams together to form a 12-inch circle.
  5. Spread the seasoned meat mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the meat layer, adding extra cheese in the center if desired.
  7. Starting from the outer edge, fold the dough edges over the filling, pinching and tucking to create a ring shape with an open center.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with salsa or sour cream.

Notes

Let the meat mixture cool before spreading on dough to prevent sogginess. Press crescent roll seams firmly to avoid unraveling. Brush crust edges with melted butter for extra golden color and flavor. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Can be made vegetarian by substituting meat with sautéed mushrooms and black beans. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.

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Keywords: crescent roll, taco ring, cheesy snack, quick snack, party food, Tex-Mex, easy recipe, ground beef, melted cheese

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