Taco Crescent Bake

Name: Taco Crescent Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 2 cups crushed corn chips, divided; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

A friend shared the recipe with me, and I've prepared it monthly ever since. The crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. While the ground beef is browning, I simply press the dough into a baking dish. Guest always comment on the tasty crust as well as the zesty filling and crunchy topping.—Patricia Eckard, Singers Glen, Virginia

Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups crushed corn chips, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 cup of chips; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spoon over chips. Top with sour cream, cheese and remaining chips.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Originally published as Taco Creascent Bake in Quick Cooking September/October 2004

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amehart

Dec 18, 2018

I did as another reviewer - doubled the taco seasoning, and cooked the dough about 12 min. before adding the meat mixture (if not, I find the bottom dough doesn't cook enough when the rest of the dish is finished.) The rest of the recipe was as stated and came out great! Will make again with the changes.
lepleyracing

Oct 4, 2015

This was good and easy to make. I made up the taco mixture last night so it was even quicker to put together today. I did use two packs of taco seasoning as one didn't give the meat enough flavor for us. I also cooked the dough 10 minutes before adding the taco meat. I added the meat and cooked the remaining 15 minutes. I then added the cheese and let it melt and then added the sour cream and lettuce but not putting it back in the oven. I let everyone put chips on their serving if they wanted too. Everyone liked this as it was something different. Will make again.
keigner

Apr 26, 2014

Baked the crust first...got approval from the whole family! Very tasty!
Mamaleaof3

Feb 19, 2014

Made this tonight. Family enjoyed it thoroughly.
hunnypot320

Jun 1, 2013

Great start. I bake the crust 10 minutes first. Then put a layer of refried beans before adding the chips. Then put the meat mixture. I added a layer of green chiles for a little heat. Then finished with the sour cream, cheese, and chips. Baked another 15 to 20 minutes. Was very good with the changes.
JeanetteHend

Feb 28, 2013

This is a family favorite recipe. I love to make it when company comes over. It receives rave reviews.
homecna77

Feb 1, 2013

I made this recipe but the only thing I did differently was, after I put the chips on the crust I baked the crust for about 10 mins. Then after I added other ingredients I baked it until the cheese was melted and the crust edges are golden brown. /The other ingredients are already cooked. This helps the crust to get less soggy. This is absolutely a favorite of my family!
friedpasta

Dec 12, 2012

Been making this since the recipe first came out in the Quick Cooking magazine some years back. My family prefers the original recipe, but it's easy to add what you want such as beans, etc. I usually add more cheese and sometimes more sour cream.It's always a big hit at covered dish dinners. I get asked for the recipe wherever I take it. Especially popular with teenagers - often requested for school banquet covered dishes, which is nice because it's so easy to put together and my time and cost invested is minimal!
rsk4lyf

Oct 9, 2012

Made this last night for dinner and the family and I loved it. I used nacho cheese doritos instead of corn chips and I added black beans.
MrsCheddar

Mar 21, 2011

We made this tonight and thought it was great - definitely a dish I might make again. I'm thinking next time I'll add a layer of refried beans though!