Quick and Easy Casserole Version of Pampered Chef Taco Ring

Transform your weeknight dinner game with this Quick and Easy Casserole Version of the Pampered Chef Taco Ring—a family-friendly twist on a classic favorite! This effortless recipe combines seasoned ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and layers of buttery crescent roll dough, all topped with gooey cheddar cheese and a dollop of creamy sour cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, this baked taco casserole offers all the bold flavors of a taco ring but in a simplified, no-fuss casserole format. Customizable with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and black olives, it's perfect for feeding a crowd or spicing up Taco Night. Easy to prepare, hearty enough to satisfy, and endlessly versatile, this dish will quickly become a go-to in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and water into the cooked beef. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.

Step 5

Open one can of crescent roll dough and unroll it. Press the dough onto the bottom of the casserole dish to form an even base, pinching any seams together.

Step 6

Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over the crescent dough base.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat.

Step 8

Open the second can of crescent roll dough. Unroll and gently lay the dough over the top of the cheese and meat layer, pinching seams as much as possible. It’s fine if the top dough doesn’t completely cover the edges.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top crescent roll layer is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Spread sour cream over the top of the baked casserole in an even layer.

Step 12

Optional: Sprinkle diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced black olives on top for garnish.

Step 13

Cut into pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your Quick and Easy Taco Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3479.0

Total Fat 225.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 502.7mg	0%
Sodium 10086.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.2g
Protein 152.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1301.0mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 1449.7mg	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: 58.5%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 23.9%