Discover the cozy comfort of Stallings Crescent Casserole, a family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, sautΓ©ed onions, garlic, and creamy cheese, all layered on a buttery crescent roll crust. Smoky paprika and diced tomatoes add depth, while a golden blanket of melted cheddar cheese takes it to the next level. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this easy casserole is bursting with flavor and finished with a touch of melted butter and optional fresh parsley for a pop of freshness. Serve up this hearty, satisfying dinner thatβs as simple as it is delicious!
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and mix in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated and creamy. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it over the bottom and slightly up the sides of the greased baking dish to form a crust.
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove the casserole from the oven, brush the top lightly with melted butter, and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Calories |
2966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 220.6 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.0 g | 555% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 5975 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 132.6 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1069 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1968 mg | 42% | |
*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.