Taco Squares

Get ready to elevate taco night with these irresistible Taco Squares! This crowd-pleasing recipe layers all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors into a convenient, golden-brown casserole that's perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. A flaky crescent roll crust cradles seasoned taco meat, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and vibrant toppings like fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and spicy jalapeño slices. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish combines the best parts of tacos into an easy-to-serve format, making it a fuss-free option for busy weeknights. Serve these savory, cheesy squares with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for the ultimate taco-inspired comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 cup jalapeño slices

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 browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom entirely.

Step 5

Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the crescent roll dough base.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the cheese layer, pinching together any seams.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top crescent dough layer is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Spread the sour cream evenly over the top crust, then add the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, remaining shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, and jalapeño slices as toppings.

Step 11

Slice into squares and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1736.1 grams (1736.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4193

Total Fat 292.40g	375%
Saturated Fat 145.40g	727%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 678mg	226%
Sodium 7802mg	339%
Total Carbohydrate 231.30g	84%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 68.60g
Protein 177.10g	354%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2076mg	160%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 1603mg	34%

*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: 61.7%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 21.7%