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Taco Crescent Ring

This recipe is a popular fan-favorite, because it’s fun and easy to make! Made with just five ingredients, it gives you the same delicious beefy and cheesy taco flavors as traditional dishes but in a soft, flaky crescent crust. Impress your game day guests, thrill your family, or satiate your cravings with this popular taco-inspired recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Joanna - Pillsbury

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (1 oz) packet Taco Seasoning Mix
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)

Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, taco sauce or salsa, optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain beef; return to skillet. Add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. In medium heatproof bowl, mix beef mixture and cheese. Let cool while preparing the crescent ring.
  • Unroll both cans of dough; separate into 16 triangles. On ungreased large baking sheet, arrange triangles in ring so short sides of triangles form a 5-inch circle in center. Dough will overlap; dough ring should look like the sun.
  • Spoon beef mixture on the half of each triangle closest to center of ring.
  • Bring each dough triangle up over filling, tucking dough under bottom layer of dough to secure it. Repeat around ring until entire filling is enclosed (some filling might show a little).
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until dough is golden brown and thoroughly baked. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into serving slices.
  • Sprinkle desired toppings over the crescent ring before serving, or onto individual portions.

Notes

How to Store (and Reheat) Taco Crescent Ring
Leftover Taco Crescent Ring makes a great lunch the next day. Here’s how to keep everything fresh and delicious.
Refrigerator Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Be sure to store leftovers within 2 hours of finishing preparation.
Freezer Storage
Freezer storage may compromise the crescent texture; we do not recommend freezing leftovers for this reason.
Reheating
  • Microwave: Microwave your leftovers on High for 1 to 2 mins, adding 15 to 30 second intervals if needed, or until warmed through (165°F).
  • Toaster Oven: Cover leftovers in aluminum foil and put in the toaster oven at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until 165°F.