Easy Crescent Taco Bake
Easy Crescent Taco Bake layers a buttery crescent crust with seasoned ground beef, chunky salsa, and melted Cheddar for a cozy, weeknight-friendly dish. Each slice delivers taco flavors with a tender, flaky base and finishes well with cool lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Great for casual dinners or game night when you want comforting, crowd-pleasing bites.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Crescent Taco Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 12
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- 2
Unroll the dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
- 3
Place the triangles in an ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate, pressing them over the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.
- 4
In a 10-inch skillet, cook the beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked; drain.
- 5
Stir in the salsa and taco seasoning mix, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Spoon the meat mixture into the crust-lined pan and sprinkle with the cheese.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Serve topped with the lettuce and tomato.
- Calories 320.06 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 24.51 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 17.99 g 7%
- Total Fat 16.46 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 8.09 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.19 mg High 24%
- Sodium 847.17 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 4.71 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.75 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 308.47 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 7.71 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 169.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 422.07 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 14.14 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Easy Crescent Taco Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chunky Mild Salsa, Crescent Roll Dough, Diced Tomatoes, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 320.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Crescent Taco Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chunky Mild Salsa, Crescent Roll Dough, Diced Tomatoes, Lean Ground Beef, Lettuce. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Crescent Taco Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Crescent Taco Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Easy Crescent Taco Bake healthy?
- Easy Crescent Taco Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 320.06 calories and 24.51 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 847.17 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.09 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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