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Crescent roll dough forms a ring filled with taco-seasoned beef and cheese, baked until golden and served with guacamole and salsa.
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Casey
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:10:55 GMT
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This Taco Ring elevates your favorite taco flavors into a show stopping dish. I love making it for gatherings the combination of flaky crescent rolls savory beef always impresses.

What You Need

  • Crescent Rolls: 2 cans keep chilled
  • Ground Beef: 1 pound seasoned well
  • Taco Seasoning: 1 packet flavor base
  • Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded
  • Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon cooking
  • Lettuce: Fresh shredded topping

Let's Make It

Cook Your Filling
Brown beef with seasoning set aside cool slightly
Shape The Ring
Arrange triangles circle wide ends overlap center
Fill And Fold
Add beef cheese fold points over tuck under
Bake Till Golden
375°F 20-25 minutes cool slightly serve

Success Tips

Keep dough cold easy handling. Use parchment prevent sticking. Garnish cilantro jalapeños for color.

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Serving Ideas

Fill center guacamole salsa queso. Add tortilla chips sour cream fresh salad complete meal.

Save Leftovers

Store airtight container three days. Reheat 350°F ten minutes crispy texture.

Feed A Crowd

Perfect tailgates potlucks gatherings. Customize fillings any taste preference.

Mix It Up

Try chicken turkey vegetarian filling. Add peppers beans corn extra flavor.

Game Day Ready

Easy prep impressive look. Portable shareable always crowd pleaser.

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Plan Ahead

Prepare don't bake refrigerate 24 hours. Bake fresh when needed.

Perfect Pairs

Serve Mexican rice beans coleslaw. Add margaritas lime water drinks.

Make It Pretty

Garnish fresh herbs tomatoes queso fresco. Serve decorative platter impress guests.

Kid Friendly

Simple beef cheese filling. Mild dips make fun interactive meal.

Potluck Perfect

Easy transport serve anywhere. Bake onsite fresh warm results.

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Spice It Up

Add jalapeños hot sauce filling. Use pepper jack cheese extra heat.

Complete Meal

Serve street corn bean salad. Add creamy avocado lime dressing.

Freeze For Later

Assemble wrap well freeze two months. Thaw overnight bake fresh.

Vegetarian Version

Use mushrooms beans seasoned vegetables. Add spices keep same instructions.

Party Star

Easy customize simple prepare. Always starts conversations gathering favorite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this ahead?
You can prepare the meat mixture ahead, but assemble and bake just before serving for best results. The crescent rolls should be fresh and warm.
→ What can I use instead of crescent rolls?
Pizza dough or puff pastry can work as alternatives, though cooking times may need adjustment. Crescent rolls give the best presentation.
→ Can I add other toppings?
Yes, try diced tomatoes, black olives, or jalapeños. Add them after baking to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
→ How do I prevent the bottom from getting soggy?
Drain the meat well after cooking and let it cool slightly before adding to the crescent dough.
→ Can I use ground turkey?
Yes, ground turkey or chicken works well. Season thoroughly as these meats can be less flavorful than beef.

Conclusion

A delightful party appetizer featuring a golden crescent roll ring filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, accompanied by fresh dips.

Crescent Taco Ring

A party-ready taco ring made with crescent rolls wrapped around seasoned beef and cheese, served with dips.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
By: Casey

Category: Tasty Snacks

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 8 Servings (1 ring)

Dietary: Low-Carb

Ingredients

01 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls.
02 1 teaspoon olive oil.
03 1 pound ground beef.
04 1 package Taco Seasoning.
05 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
06 Shredded Lettuce.
07 Guacamole.
08 Salsa.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oil in skillet. Cook beef with taco seasoning until browned.

Step 02

Arrange crescent triangles in ring on cookie sheet, overlapping to form 6-inch center circle.

Step 03

Spoon beef over wide section near center. Add cheese.

Step 04

Bring triangle tips over filling, tuck under bottom dough to secure.

Step 05

Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 06

Cool 5 minutes. Add guacamole and salsa bowls in center. Garnish with lettuce.

Notes

  1. Best served warm.
  2. Add dips in center of ring.
  3. Can customize with additional toppings.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet.
  • Large cookie sheet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese).
  • Wheat (crescent rolls).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
  • Protein: 13 g