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Easy Cheesy Crescent Roll Taco Ring Recipe Perfect for Game Day Snacks

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A quick and crowd-pleasing taco ring made with crescent roll dough, seasoned ground beef, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-ounce) can crescent roll dough (about 224g)
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce or 28g) or homemade mix
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (about 100-150g)
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion (about 75g), optional
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes (about 120ml), optional
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped for garnish, optional
  • Sour cream or guacamole for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup (60ml) of water, mixing well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  5. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press the perforations together to seal the dough into one large circle or rectangle depending on your dough shape.
  6. Cut the dough into 16 equal triangles, like slicing a pizza, but leave the center intact (about a 3-4 inch circle in the middle uncut).
  7. Mix the cooled beef with 1 cup (about 100g) of shredded cheese and diced tomatoes if using, in a bowl.
  8. Spread the mixture evenly over the uncut center of the crescent dough, leaving the outer triangles free.
  9. Fold each triangle over the filling, tucking the point underneath the center circle to form a ring shape.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the folded dough.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions once out of the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Press crescent dough perforations firmly to prevent filling leaks. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil to avoid burning. The ring reheats well in a toaster oven to maintain crispness. For gluten-free, substitute dough with gluten-free crescent or puff pastry. Vegetarian options include seasoned lentils or black beans.

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