Are there gluten-free Pillsbury crescent rolls?

Unfortunately, Pillsbury does not make gluten-free crescent rolls. If you want to make this dish gluten-free, you’ll need to make your own gluten-free crescent roll dough.

Is there a way to lighten up the recipe?

You can substitute ground turkey for the beef, reduce the amount of cheese used, or use the crescent roll dough for the top or the bottom crust instead of both.

What other toppings can I add to this crescent roll taco bake?

Literally anything you put on a taco can go on your taco bake! Guacamole, salsa, queso, cilantro, green onions, avocado, olives—the possibilities are endless.

Easy Crescent Roll Taco Bake Recipe

Name: Crescent Roll Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ onion (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 cans (10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes); 1 ounce taco seasoning; 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 ounces each); 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup romaine or iceberg lettuce (shredded); ½ cup sour cream

The combination of the buttery crescent rolls, savory meat filling, melty cheese, and flavorful toppings makes this taco bake an unforgettable dish. The crescent roll crust becomes golden brown in the oven while the beef mixture cooks through with the cheese to create a new twist on taco night. Just like tacos, you can customize this crescent roll taco casserole to fit your personal tastes. Add more cheese, mix in some chopped jalapenos or serve the taco bake with some guacamole. You just can’t go wrong!

With minimal effort and maximum flavor, crescent roll taco bake with ground beef is sure to become your family’s new favorite meal. It’s great for an easy weeknight dinner, a game-day gathering, or even as a quick potluck recipe. Plus it comes together quickly, with easy, everyday ingredients. We love that!

Ingredients For Crescent Roll Taco Bake

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Refrigerated crescent roll dough

Vegetable oil

Lean ground beef – Using lean ground beef keeps the crescent roll crust from soaking up a lot of excess grease.

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Onion – Any kind will work here.

Green bell pepper – If you’re not a fan of green peppers, use red, yellow, or orange. Use chopped jalapenos for a spicy crescent roll taco bake.

Rotel diced tomatoes – These add a nice little kick to the filling!

Taco seasoning – Use a store-bought packet of taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning. Choose your spice level based on your personal preference!

Shredded cheddar cheese

Nonstick cooking spray

Romaine or iceberg lettuce

Sour cream

Variations

Use ground turkey instead of ground beef for the filling.

Or, use your favorite plant-based meat or refried beans to make this recipe vegetarian.

Add guacamole, salsa, black olives, crushed tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, and other toppings.

Swap the shredded cheddar cheese for a Mexican blend or pepper jack.

Make a crescent roll taco bake with cream cheese for an extra decadent game-day appetizer. Simply spread about 1/2 cup of softened cream cheese over the bottom layer of crescent rolls then make the recipe as directed.

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How to Make Crescent Roll Taco Bake

Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375ºF, and coat the inside of 13 x 9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once it begins to shimmer, add the ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Cook the vegetables: In the same pan, sauté the onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until they’re tender and just beginning to brown.

Finish the filling: Stir in the tomatoes, taco seasoning, and beef. Once everything is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.

Assemble: Unroll one can of the crescent dough into the bottom of the pan, gently stretching it into the sides of the dish. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the dough. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the filling, then unroll the second can of dough over the cheese.

Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

forkful of crescent roll taco bake served on a white round plate.

Quick Tip

While the casserole rests, you can wash and chop the lettuce and prepare any other toppings. Make some homemade guacamole, or try my refried bean dip which is always tasty on Taco Tuesday!

Comments

Kim Underwood says:

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To doughy.

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Kristina says:

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Does the crescent roll on the bottom get baked enough? Guess I’m surprised it would become soggy..? I’m hoping not bc I wanna make this tonight:)

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  The bottom cooks nice and brown, use a slotted spoon to scoop the meat mixture onto the bottom crescent roll that will minimize the liquid. Just made this and it was yummy.
  
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  1. Shyanne - ATM Team says:
    
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    Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Shirley says:

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Hi do u drain the tomatoes..or use the juice and all thanks

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  Use all the juice in the pan with beef to heat thoroughly then when done scoop out mixture with slotted spoon.
  
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