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Crescent Roll Taco Ring Recipe

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This Crescent Roll Taco Ring is a delicious and creative twist on classic taco night. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection, and served with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, olives, sour cream, and optional avocado. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a fun family dinner that’s both easy to prepare and full of flavorful layers.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 (8 ounce) tubes Crescent roll dough

Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1.25 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Toppings and Garnishes

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 4 ounces tomato, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crescent Dough: Separate the cold crescent roll dough into individual triangles. On a round pizza pan, arrange them in a circle with the wide ends overlapping slightly to create a small open circle in the center. Ensure the pointed ends face outward.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary. Add the taco seasoning and 1/3 cup of water to the meat, stirring well. Cook until the water evaporates and the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  3. Assemble the Taco Ring: Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the wide end of each crescent triangle, forming a thick ring of meat around the center.
  4. Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the meat layer.
  5. Wrap the Dough Points: Carefully take each pointed end of the crescent dough and fold it over the meat and cheese, tucking it under the adjacent dough on the inside to secure and form a closed ring shape.
  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled taco ring on the pizza pan for 30 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve: Remove the taco ring from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese in the center along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, green onions, olives, sour cream, and sliced avocado if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner meat alternative.
  • Adding jalapeños or hot sauce can spice up this dish if you prefer more heat.
  • Make sure to tuck the dough points securely to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • This recipe can be made ahead of time; assemble the ring and refrigerate before baking.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crescent roll dough if available.

Keywords: crescent rolls, taco ring, ground beef, party appetizer, Mexican-inspired, easy dinner, cheesy taco ring

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