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Loaded Taco Crescent Ring

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This loaded taco crescent ring is a crowd-pleasing party appetizer featuring seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and classic taco fixings all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for gatherings, game nights, or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean preferred)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Add black beans, corn, onion, and jalapeños; cook 2 more minutes. Mixture should be moist but not soupy.
  4. Open crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle on the baking sheet, points facing out, overlapping wide ends to form a sunburst (about 10 inches across).
  5. Spoon beef mixture in a ring around the center, on the overlapping dough. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beef.
  6. Fold pointed ends of triangles over the filling, tucking under the inner edge to form a ring. Leave a little filling peeking out.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Check at 15 minutes; cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
  8. Let ring cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with diced tomatoes, lettuce, olives, cilantro, and green onions. Serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese. Don’t overfill the ring to avoid soggy dough. Crescent dough is easier to handle when cold. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning. Let the ring rest for 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces. Customize with your favorite taco toppings or swap proteins for dietary needs.

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