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Crescent Roll Taco Bake

Published: Jan 12, 2023 Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 by Marye 1292 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Make-ahead, creamy Taco casserole recipe is an easy weeknight dinner with lots of Tex-Mex flavor - gooey cheese and seasoned ground beef. A family fav that's done in 30 minutes.
Total time 35 minutes
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This quick and easy recipe is a delicious meal for busy nights. Who can turn down a creamy, cheesy Mexican casserole?

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This crescent roll taco bake recipe is a great idea for dinner tonight!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🎥 Video
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 🥄 Restless Chipotle recommends
  • 📞 The last word
  • Crescent Roll Taco Bake
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It's ready in less than an hour and dirties just a few dishes!
  • You can prep it ahead and bake right before serving for a delicious, no-fuss weeknight dinner.
  • It's a healthy, filling, and then the perfect recipe for taco night.

Y'all, there's nothing I like better than a quick and easy dinner recipe that I can slip into the oven while I slip into the shower. And if it saves me cleanup time I'm putting it in the front of the card file!

Try this once and I bet you add it to your favorite recipes box, too.

🧾 Ingredients

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

Ingredients for this recipe.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. In a large skillet, brown beef and bell peppers and drain the fat. Return meat to skillet, add taco seasoning, and Rotel tomatoes. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Press one can of crescent rolls in the bottom of the pan.
  3. Top with ground beef. Slice Velveeta and lay on top of the meat. Top with remaining can of crescent rolls.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven until crescent rolls are brown.

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🥫 Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

This casserole also freezes well for up to three months.

To reheat:

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until heated through.

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📖 Variations

  • Switch up the cheese in this recipe and use pepper jack cheese or even cheddar cheese for a delicious flavor.
  • Use ground turkey instead of ground beef for a lower fat protein option.
  • Add drained black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans to the beef mixture for more protein in your filling.
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings like black olives, sour cream, green onions, or salsa.
  • Add some green chilies for some additional spicy flavor.
  • If you don't have crescent rolls use pie pastry or even biscuits!

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Be sure to spray your casserole dish well with cooking spray for easy clean-up.

  • Saute the peppers until they start to become tender for the best flavor.
  • You can use a packet of taco seasoning or your favorite homemade seasoning.
  • If you can find the crescent dough sheets you can use those instead of crescent roll tubes that you have to pinch together.
  • Try to pinch the dough triangles together on your crescent roll dough so that you don't have large holes.
  • You can tell this recipe is ready when the top is golden brown.
  • Leftover taco meat? Use it in this meat lover's Tater Tot pizza casserole!

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I prep this ahead?

Yes, prep the casserole and then wrap it in plastic wrap in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

Can I freeze Taco Bake?

Yes, you can freeze this casserole for up to three months.

What does this taste like?

This dish tastes similar to a taco pizza with the crescent rolls forming a soft, buttery crust.

A plate with a serving of this casserole in it.

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  • John Wayne Casserole is layers of beef, creamy sauce, and biscuits in a hearty casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
  • Tamale Pie Casserole is a Tex Mex family-favorite dinner recipe that's quick to make.
  • This Beef Enchilada Casserole is SO easy!
  • These easy, creamy chicken crescent rolls are perfect for game day!
  • This southern meatloaf recipe always comes out juicy and delicious!
  • Sloppy joe tater tot casserole is picky eater friendly.
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🍽️ Serve with...

  • Frito Taco Salad is full of Tex Mex flavor and packed with a delicious crunch.
  • Tex Mex Pasta Salad is a creamy and tasty side that the entire family will love.
  • Keto Broccoli Salad is one of the great recipes that pair well with just about any meal.

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Here are the ingredients and equipment I used in this recipe.

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • 13x9-inch pan
  • ground beef
  • bell peppers
  • taco seasoning mix
  • Rotel
  • crescent rolls
  • Mozzarella chees

📞 The last word

It's no secret that I love Tex-Mex flavors and when a recipe is as easy as this?

Well, that goes on my "A" list!

Another easy recipe that I absolutely love is this King Ranch Casserole. Give it a try - I bet it's a favorite at your house, too.

If you're looking for comfort food you can't go wrong with these slow cooker recipes, either!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Crescent Roll Taco Bake

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Make-ahead, creamy Taco casserole recipe is an easy weeknight dinner with lots of Tex-Mex flavor - gooey cheese and seasoned ground beef. A family fav that's done in 30 minutes.
Course Main Dish (Quick and Easy)
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:607
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • 13x9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 2 ounces taco seasoning
  • 20 ounces Rotel tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pound mozzarella, shredded from a block
  • 16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls, 2 8-ounce cans

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Spray a 13x9-inch casserole pan with cooking spray. Set Aside.
  • In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef and saute the peppers. Drain the fat.
  • Add taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes.
  • Stir and simmer until heated through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Open on can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough without separating the rolls.
  • Press in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Use a slotted spoon and top with ground beef mixture.
  • Add shredded cheese.
  • Unroll the remaining crescent roll dough and lay on top of the cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Top with favorite taco toppings and serve

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
This casserole also freezes well for up to three months.
To reheat:
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Tips:
Expert Tip: Be sure to spray your casserole dish well with cooking spray for easy clean-up.
  • Saute the peppers until they start to become tender for the best flavor.
  • You can use a packet of taco seasoning or your favorite homemade seasoning.
  • If you can find the crescent dough sheets you can use those instead of crescent roll tubes that you have to pinch together.
  • Try to pinch the dough triangles together on your crescent roll dough so that you don't have large holes.
  • You can tell this recipe is ready when the top is golden brown.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1490mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1836IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 5mg

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    First published February 14, 2022. Last updated January 12, 2023 for editorial corrections.

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    1. Claire Hoetker

      January 18, 2023 at 2:55 am

      You forgot to include where the bell peppers are to be added in the instructions in the green area.

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      • Marye

        January 19, 2023 at 9:16 pm

        You saute them with the meat. 🙂

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