Taco Squares

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

11. Slice into squares and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (218.1g)

Calories		504
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		34.5 g	44%
	Saturated Fat	16.8 g	84%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		83 mg	28%
Sodium		825 mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate		30.5 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	7.2 g
Protein		20.9 g	42%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		276 mg	21%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		238 mg	5%

*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: 2483 cal (60.1%%)

Protein: 672 cal (16.3%%)

Carbs: 976 cal (23.6%%)