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A high-angle, vertical shot of a taco crescent ring casserole baked to a deep golden-brown in a black cast iron skillet. The ring is made of flaky, buttery pastry triangles folded over a savory ground beef and melted cheese filling. The center of the ring is filled with a large dollop of white sour cream, diced red tomatoes, and freshly sliced green onions. The skillet sits on a textured brown placemat on a dark wooden table with a candle glowing in the background.

Taco Crescent Ring Casserole

A festive and interactive pull-apart meal featuring seasoned ground beef and melted Mexican-blend cheese wrapped in buttery, golden-brown crescent roll pastry. Baked in a cast iron skillet for a perfectly crisp bottom, this ring is finished with a cool center of sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and green onions. It’s a playful, high-protein twist on traditional tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 415
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • For the crust:
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • For the topping:
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a large baking sheet.
  2. Brown the beef in a separate pan over medium-high heat, drain the excess fat, and stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the meat is well-coated.
  3. Arrange the crescent triangles in the skillet in a circle. Place the wide bases overlapping in the center and the points hanging over the edge of the pan (it should look like a sunburst).
  4. Spoon the beef mixture in an even ring over the wide bases of the dough, then top generously with shredded cheese.
  5. Fold the points of the triangles back over the filling toward the center, tucking the points under the inner base to form a secure, circular ring.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is deeply golden-brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  7. Fill the center of the ring with a large dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes, and green onions just before bringing it to the table.
  8. Serve hot by pulling individual sections away for a perfectly portioned taco treat that everyone will love.