Transform your weeknight dinner game with this Quick and Easy Casserole Version of the Pampered Chef Taco Ring—a family-friendly twist on a classic favorite! This effortless recipe combines seasoned ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and layers of buttery crescent roll dough, all topped with gooey cheddar cheese and a dollop of creamy sour cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, this baked taco casserole offers all the bold flavors of a taco ring but in a simplified, no-fuss casserole format. Customizable with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and black olives, it's perfect for feeding a crowd or spicing up Taco Night. Easy to prepare, hearty enough to satisfy, and endlessly versatile, this dish will quickly become a go-to in your recipe rotation.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning and water into the cooked beef. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.
Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it. Press the dough onto the bottom of the casserole dish to form an even base, pinching any seams together.
Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the crescent dough base.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat.
Open the second can of crescent roll dough. Unroll and gently lay the dough over the top of the cheese and meat layer, pinching seams as much as possible. It’s fine if the top dough doesn’t completely cover the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top crescent roll layer is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.
Spread sour cream over the top of the baked casserole in an even layer.
Optional: Sprinkle diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced black olives on top for garnish.
Cut into pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your Quick and Easy Taco Casserole!
Calories |
3479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 225.7 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.6 g | 513% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 10086 mg | 439% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 152.6 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1301 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*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.