Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares
Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares bring a crisp, buttery base topped with melted Cheddar, tender pork, and smoky black beans, brightened by RO*TEL tomatoes and green chiles. Crumbled cotija, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro add creamy, salty, and fresh pops in every bite. Serve as a game-day appetizer or casual party snack when you want big flavor with fun textures.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2
Cut a 13x18-inch sheet of parchment paper and place it on a work surface. Unroll the crescent roll dough and set it on the parchment, slightly overlapping the long edges of the two dough pieces.
- 3
Lightly flour a rolling pin, then roll over the overlapping seams and the perforations to form one seamless 12x17-inch sheet of dough. Carefully lift the parchment with the dough and fit it into a 13x18-inch metal sheet pan.
- 4
Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded Cheddar over the dough, then add the pulled pork. Scatter the drained beans and drained RO-TEL® over the pulled pork; sprinkle with the green onions, taco seasoning, and the remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the visible edges of the crescent dough are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the top.
- 7
Scatter jalapeño slices, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro over the top if using.
- 8
Cut into 32 squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter; arrange on a warmed serving platter with lime wedges, if using.
- Calories 86.76 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 4.48 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 6.83 g 2%
- Total Fat 4.72 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 12.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 212.77 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 93.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 17.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tex Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 32, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, and Crescent Roll Dough. Each serving provides about 86.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Crescent Roll Dough, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 86.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares healthy?
- Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Crescent Squares has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 86.76 calories and 4.48 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.77 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.31 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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