Our Taco Crescent Ring recipe is a game-changer for taco lovers. Imagine savory, seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, encased in a golden, flaky crescent roll crust, ready to dazzle your taste buds and add a spark to your dinner table. Whether you’re planning a cozy family meal or looking for a show-stopping dish for your next gathering, this recipe is designed to impress.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Taco Crescent Ring Ingredients
How to Make Taco Crescent Ring
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Unmatched Flavor: Combining the zest of taco seasoning with the buttery richness of crescent rolls, this dish offers a symphony of flavors.
Eye-Catching Presentation: The sunburst pattern of the crescent rolls makes this dish a visual feast, perfect for impressing guests.
Customizable: Whether you prefer extra cheese, a vegetarian twist, or a spicier kick, this recipe is easily adaptable to your taste.
Family-Friendly: Kids love the fun shape, and adults appreciate the robust flavors. It’s a win-win for family dinners.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Be it a weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a party, the Taco Crescent Ring fits right in.

Taco Crescent Ring Ingredients

Ground Beef
Onion
Water
Taco Seasoning
Crescent Rolls
Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese
Toppings of Choice

*Scroll to Printable Recipe Card below for detailed amounts!

How to Make Taco Crescent Ring

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: 12

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the pan and add the diced onions. Cook the meat and onions, stirring often, until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain off the excess grease.
Add the water and taco seasoning to the browned meat and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.
Open the cans of crescent roll dough and separate each of the triangles. Arrange the crescent roll triangles in a circle on a large baking sheet or pizza pan with the wide end of the dough triangles overlapping and the pointed ends facing out to create the look of a sunburst.
Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture onto the overlapped dough area of the circle. Sprinkle it with shredded cheese.
Gently lift one of the crescent roll dough points and pull it across the meat and cheese filling, then tuck the dough under at the inside of the circle. Repeat until all of the points of dough have been brought across the top of the meat mixture and tucked in at the center circle.
Bake the taco ring for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes, then slice the ring and serve with the toppings of your choice.
Make Christmas Version: Make this delicious and easy taco ring any time of year but if you want a festive version, just slide the warm ring onto a Christmas platter and decorate with parsley, springs of rosemary and sliced cherry tomatoes! It’s perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Storage and Reheating Instructions

How to Store Taco Crescent Ring:

Cool the leftover crescent ring and wrap it in aluminum foil or store it in an airtight container. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

How to Reheat Taco Crescent Ring:

For best results, reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave individual slices for 30 seconds to 1 minute but this will soften the crust.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Can this be Frozen?

Yes! The Taco Crescent Ring can be frozen. To freeze, wrap the completely cooled ring in foil and place it in a freezer bag. It can be stored for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.

Can this be Made Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! Assemble the Taco Crescent Ring up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. When you’re ready, bake it as directed. It’s a great time-saver for busy days.

Substitutions & Variations

Meat Alternatives: Use ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based substitute.
Cheese Options: Swap cheddar with pepper jack, mozzarella, or a vegan alternative.
Veggies Galore: Add bell peppers, corn, or black beans for a veggie boost.
Spice It Up: Include jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.

Helpful Cooking Notes

Crescent Roll Placement: Arrange the dough carefully to prevent gaps.
Topping ideas: guacamole, diced avocado, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, green onions, chopped onion, salsa, lime wedges, black olives.
Don’t Overfill: Too much filling can make the ring difficult to close.

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Taco Crescent Ring

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 21

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 157 kcal

Taco Crescent Ring is a perfect blend of savory taco fillings and flaky crescent dough. This easy, customizable recipe is ideal for family dinners or special gatherings.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup onion, peeled and diced
2 tbsp water
1 package, 1 ounce taco seasoning
2 cans crescent rolls, 8 rolls per can, 16 total rolls
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Toppings of choice

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the pan and add the diced onions. Cook the meat and onions, stirring often, until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain off the excess grease.
Add the water and taco seasoning to the browned meat and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.
Open the cans of crescent roll dough and separate each of the triangles. Arrange the crescent roll triangles in a circle on a large baking sheet or pizza pan with the wide end of the dough triangles overlapping and the pointed ends facing out to create the look of a sunburst.
Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture onto the overlapped dough area of the circle. Sprinkle it with shredded cheese.
Gently lift one of the crescent roll dough points and pull it across the meat and cheese filling, then tuck the dough under at the inside of the circle. Repeat until all of the points of dough have been brought across the top of the meat mixture and tucked in at the center circle.
Bake the taco ring for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes, then slice the ring and serve with the toppings of your choice.

Notes:

Topping ideas: guacamole, diced avocado, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, green onions, chopped onion, salsa, lime wedges, black olives.
The leftover crescent ring can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Make Christmas Version: Make this delicious and easy taco ring any time of year but if you want a festive version, just slide the warm ring onto a Christmas platter and decorate with parsley, springs of rosemary and sliced cherry tomatoes! It's perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

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