🌮 Crescent Roll Taco Bake 🧀

A quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or a fun family dinner!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef (at least 80%)
- 1 8-ounce can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
- 3/4 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- Shredded lettuce, as desired
- Diced tomato, as desired

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and lay them out in a greased 10-inch pie plate. Press down to seal the perforations and form a solid crust that covers the bottom and sides.
2. Place a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it's fully browned. Be sure to drain any excess fat.
3. Mix in the taco seasoning and salsa into the beef, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
4. Evenly spread the beef mixture over the crescent roll crust in your pie plate.
5. Generously top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
6. Bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust turns a golden brown and the cheese has beautifully melted.
7. Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top before serving, if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Feel free to add other toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or sliced jalapenos for added flavor and texture.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4-6