Taco Ring from Pampered Chef

Transform your taco night with the irresistibly fun and crowd-pleasing Taco Ring from Pampered Chef! This eye-catching recipe combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and the flakiest crescent roll dough, all baked to golden perfection in a stunning ring shape. It's a breeze to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and is perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests at a party. Garnish the center with fresh salsa, shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, or black olives for a burst of color and flavor, and serve with creamy sour cream for dipping. This delightful taco-inspired dish is as delicious as it is easy, offering the perfect balance of savory, cheesy goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 package Taco seasoning mix
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Montgomery Jack cheese (shredded)
• 2 packages Refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Salsa
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce (optional)
• 1 cup Chopped tomatoes (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet. Cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes until the beef is well-coated and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled taco meat with the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 5

Open the crescent roll packages and separate the dough into individual triangles.

Step 6

On a large baking sheet or a pizza stone, arrange the crescent triangles in a circular shape (like a sunburst) with the wide ends overlapping at the center and the points facing outward.

Step 7

Spoon the taco meat and cheese mixture evenly around the wide ends of the crescent triangles near the center of the circle.

Step 8

Fold the pointed tips of the triangles over the filling and tuck them under the wide ends to form a ring. The filling will still be visible between the dough sections.

Step 9

In a small bowl, beat the egg and use a pastry brush to lightly brush it over the crescent dough for a golden finish.

Step 10

Bake the taco ring in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the taco ring from the oven and let it cool slightly before carefully transferring it to a serving platter.

Step 12

Fill the center of the ring with salsa, and garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, or olives if desired.

Step 13

Cut into slices and serve with sour cream on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2080.9 grams (2080.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4217

Total Fat 279.20g	358%
Saturated Fat 126.20g	631%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 777mg	259%
Sodium 9445mg	411%
Total Carbohydrate 245.10g	89%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 69.40g
Protein 183.10g	366%

Vitamin D 96IU	480%
Calcium 2018mg	155%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 2999mg	64%

*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: 59.5%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 23.2%