Description
Taco pie with crescent rolls is a delightful comfort food that combines seasoned beef, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese in a flaky crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a weeknight dinner, taco pie is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite brand)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; cook for another 3 minutes until heated through.
- Unroll crescent roll dough into the prepared pie pan, pinching seams together to form a solid crust.
- Layer half of the meat mixture over the crust, followed by half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg