Crescent Roll Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crescent Roll Casserole, a family-friendly dinner option that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring layers of buttery crescent roll dough, juicy seasoned ground beef, and a creamy cheddar and cream cheese filling, this casserole is a blend of rich flavors and delightful textures. Topped with golden-brown crescent dough and finished with a hint of Italian seasoning, it’s baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is simple to prepare and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness. Serve it warm for a satisfying meal your whole family will adore! Keywords: crescent roll casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner recipe, creamy casserole, family-friendly meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a light coating of olive oil or non-stick spray.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press half of it into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish to form a crust. Pinch the seams together if needed.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the casserole dish.
Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
Unroll the remaining crescent roll dough and lay it over the top of the casserole, pinching seams together if needed to form a top crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 764 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*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.
