Shelly's Mexi Crescents

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Shelly's Mexi Crescents, an irresistible fusion of buttery, flaky crescent rolls and bold Mexican-inspired flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines savory seasoned ground beef, creamy cheddar and cream cheese, zesty green chilies, and aromatic fresh cilantro, all wrapped up in golden-brown pastry for the perfect handheld snack or appetizer. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these crescents are ideal for game days, potlucks, or busy weeknights. Brush them with melted butter and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a touch of elegance, then serve warm with salsa or guacamole for a dipping experience everyone will love. Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, Shelly's Mexi Crescents are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 package Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 0.5 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Canned diced green chilies
• 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Stir the taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef and mix well to coat. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, and fresh cilantro.

Step 5

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.

Step 6

Add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the wider end of each crescent triangle.

Step 7

Top the cream cheese mixture with a small amount of the seasoned ground beef.

Step 8

Roll each crescent from the wider end toward the tip, enclosing the filling. Place the crescents seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the crescents lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescents are golden and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite salsa or guacamole for dipping!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(594.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1781.6

Total Fat 121.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 274.2mg	0%
Sodium 3921.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 71.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 490.1mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 619.1mg	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: 61.7%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 22.3%