Taco Crescent Ring
This taco crescent ring is a fun new spin on your favorite Tex Mex flavor, offering a deliciously creative way to enjoy the iconic tastes of tacos in a flaky, crescent roll crust. Whether you're looking for a satisfying dinner idea for the family or a crowd-pleasing appetizer to share at your next gathering, this dish is sure to steal the spotlight.
Servings 16
Baking Temp 375°F
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium skillet
- 5-inch diameter glass bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce package taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 8 oz cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Optional ingredients: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices
Instructions
For the Taco Crescent Ring
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In medium skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain.
- Add taco seasoning and water; simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Place 5-inch diameter glass bowl in middle of baking sheet.
- Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles. Arrange triangles in a ring around the glass bowl, overlapping the dough. (The dough ring will resemble the sun.)
- Spoon the ground beef mixture on the half of each triangle closest to the center.
- Sprinkle cheese over ground beef mixture.
- Wrap the point of each triangle over the filling, tucking the end securely under the center ring. Continue around the entire ring. Remove glass bowl before baking.
- Bake 20 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
- Cool 5-10 minutes. Cut into 16 servings.
- Fill center of ring with lettuce, tomato and green onion. Include optional toppings, as desired.