Crescent Roll Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crescent Roll Casserole, a family-friendly dinner option that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring layers of buttery crescent roll dough, juicy seasoned ground beef, and a creamy cheddar and cream cheese filling, this casserole is a blend of rich flavors and delightful textures. Topped with golden-brown crescent dough and finished with a hint of Italian seasoning, it’s baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is simple to prepare and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness. Serve it warm for a satisfying meal your whole family will adore! Keywords: crescent roll casserole, ground beef casserole, easy dinner recipe, creamy casserole, family-friendly meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 package crescent roll dough
• 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a light coating of olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press half of it into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish to form a crust. Pinch the seams together if needed.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the casserole dish.

Step 8

Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.

Step 10

Unroll the remaining crescent roll dough and lay it over the top of the casserole, pinching seams together if needed to form a top crust.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1364.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3150.2

Total Fat 229.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 628.3mg	0%
Sodium 5308.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.9g
Protein 146.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1456.7mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2197.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 16.9%