Easy Crescent Taco Casserole

Transform your taco night into a crowd-pleasing feast with this Easy Crescent Taco Casserole! Featuring a buttery crescent roll crust, seasoned ground beef, and gooey layers of melted cheese, this recipe is the perfect blend of comfort food and Tex-Mex flavors. Topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and optional black olives, each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of creamy, crunchy, and savory textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the baking dish and let everyone customize their slice with a dollop of sour cream or their favorite taco toppings. This easy-to-make dish is sure to become a recurring family favorite! Keywords: taco casserole, crescent roll taco bake, easy taco dinner, weeknight Mexican recipes, taco casserole with crescent rolls.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Crescent roll dough
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning packet
• 0.6667 cup Water
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Black olives (optional, sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into a 9x13-inch baking dish, covering the bottom and slightly overlapping the sides. Press seams together to seal.

Step 3

Bake the crescent roll base in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is fully combined and slightly thickened.

Step 6

Spread the taco-seasoned ground beef evenly over the crescent roll crust.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Spread the sour cream evenly over the top of the melted cheese layer.

Step 11

Top the casserole with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives, if using.

Step 12

Finish by sprinkling the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 13

Slice into squares and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1614 grams (1614.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3103

Total Fat 232.30g	298%
Saturated Fat 117.20g	586%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 598mg	199%
Sodium 4423mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 128.10g	47%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 46.30g
Protein 145.10g	290%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1712mg	132%
Iron 15mg	85%
Potassium 1703mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 16.1%