Here’s a super easy and delicious Crescent Roll Casserole recipe — a comforting, cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish you can customize endlessly.
🥐 Crescent Roll Casserole (Ground Beef & Cheese Version)
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey, sausage, or chicken)
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1 can (8 oz / 226g) crescent roll dough
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
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½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
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1 small onion, diced
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1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning or taco seasoning (depending on flavor profile)
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1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (optional for creamy version)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Meat:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning of choice.
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Stir in sour cream and/or soup (if using) to make it creamy.
3. Assemble Casserole:
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Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Unroll crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish, pinching seams together to form a crust.
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Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough.
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Sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
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Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
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Serve with a side salad or steamed veggies.
🧑🍳 Variations:
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Taco-style: Add taco seasoning, black beans, and top with salsa or jalapeños.
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Breakfast version: Use cooked breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese.
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Chicken & Broccoli: Swap beef for shredded chicken and add steamed broccoli + cream of chicken soup.
Want a specific variation (e.g., vegetarian, low-carb, or spicy)? I can customize it for you.