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Taco Meatball Ring Recipe

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Meet the Cook: While it looks complicated, this attractive meatball-filled ring is really very easy to assemble. My family loves tacos, and we find that the crescent roll dough is a nice change from the usual tortilla shells or chips. There are never any leftovers when I serve this at a meal or as a party appetizer! -Brenda Johnson, Davison, Michigan

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Taco Meatball Ring Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons water
2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, water and taco seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls.
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain meatballs on paper towels. Reduce heat to 375°.
Arrange crescent rolls on a greased 15-in. pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing the outer edge of the pan and wide ends overlapping.
Place a meatball on each roll; fold point over meatball and tuck under wide end of roll (meatball will be visible). Repeat. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
Transfer to a serving platter. Fill the center of the ring with lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, jalapenos, remaining cheese, and sour cream and salsa if desired. Yield: 16 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

1 serving (calculated without salsa and sour cream) equals 203 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 457 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Taco Meatball Ring in Country Woman September/October 1999, p31

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by christycincy

This was very delicious, but a little messy to serve. What I did was used a pizza cutter to slice into wedges after it came out of the oven, before adding the fillings to the middle, then using a cake server. The fillings kind of fell all over the place. If anyone can recommend an easier way to serve, feel free to share. We loved the flavor of the meatballs. My boyfriend suggested making the meatballs on their own to use in taco shells or on taco salad. We may try that soon.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by meanmom40

Soooo good

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2012 by cookbook828

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Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2012 by Undertoadphoto

This recipe went over big time at our house! I rolled some shredded asiago cheese in the crescent with the meatballs-awesome! My son made an avocado pico for the middle, it was great!

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by virginia metcalf

I HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE YEARS AGO. IT IS FROM THE PAMPERED CHEF COOKBOOK. ITS NOT NEW BUT I LIKE THE RECIPE AS IT IS EASY TO MAKE.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by debnbrian

I plan on making this dish for my sons graduation party.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by debstamp

I might bump up the amount of meat a little to make bigger meatballs, but it is tasty and makes a nice presentation.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by patriotsgrl

I don't care if this is a pampered chef or TOH recipe this is quick and delicious and I plan on making it again!!

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by j.tomeny

I just made this for an office party and it was a hit, on presentation alone! the only problem I had was my crescents seemed to be stretched out, so the dough ended up covering the meatballs. I think next time I will double the meatball recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2011 by kayluhanne

This recipe was fabulous and had a nice little kick to it! I loved it.

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