Taco Pie
Get ready for a fun and effortless dinner that your little ones will adore—introducing Taco Pie! This delightful dish layers flaky crescent rolls with seasoned taco meat, creating a savory masterpiece that's as easy to make as it is to devour. Top it off with your favorite fixings for a meal that’s sure to please the whole family!
Prep
15
min
Cook
13
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Fiesta blend cheese
📦Other(2)
- 2 crescent rolls
- taco meat with some taco seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Roll out the first crescent roll and place it on the bottom.
- 2
Spread the taco meat on top of the crescent roll.
- 3
Add cheese on top of the taco meat.
- 4
Roll out the second crescent roll and place it on top.
- 5
Bake at 375°F for 10 to 13 minutes until golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prebake the bottom crescent roll crust for 5-7 minutes at 375°F before adding taco meat to prevent a soggy bottom caused by moisture migration from the filling.technique5-7 minutes at 375°F
- ✓Cool taco meat to 140°F or below before assembly because hot filling creates steam that makes the top crust soggy and prevents proper browning.timing140°F
- ✓Brush the top crescent roll with beaten egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for golden browning due to Maillard reaction proteins and sugars caramelizing at high heat.technique1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
- ✓Use low-moisture cheese like aged cheddar or Mexican blend because high-moisture cheeses release water that creates steam pockets and makes crusts tough.ingredient
- ✓Seal the edges by pressing with fork tines at 1/2-inch intervals to create a proper barrier that prevents filling from leaking and ensures even cooking.technique1/2-inch intervals
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Prep
15
min
Cook
13
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Taco Pie
Get ready for a fun and effortless dinner that your little ones will adore—introducing Taco Pie! This delightful dish layers flaky crescent rolls with seasoned taco meat, creating a savory masterpiece that's as easy to make as it is to devour. Top it off with your favorite fixings for a meal that’s sure to please the whole family!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Fiesta blend cheese
📦Other(2)
- 2 crescent rolls
- taco meat with some taco seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Roll out the first crescent roll and place it on the bottom.
- 2
Spread the taco meat on top of the crescent roll.
- 3
Add cheese on top of the taco meat.
- 4
Roll out the second crescent roll and place it on top.
- 5
Bake at 375°F for 10 to 13 minutes until golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prebake the bottom crescent roll crust for 5-7 minutes at 375°F before adding taco meat to prevent a soggy bottom caused by moisture migration from the filling.technique5-7 minutes at 375°F
- ✓Cool taco meat to 140°F or below before assembly because hot filling creates steam that makes the top crust soggy and prevents proper browning.timing140°F
- ✓Brush the top crescent roll with beaten egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for golden browning due to Maillard reaction proteins and sugars caramelizing at high heat.technique1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
- ✓Use low-moisture cheese like aged cheddar or Mexican blend because high-moisture cheeses release water that creates steam pockets and makes crusts tough.ingredient
- ✓Seal the edges by pressing with fork tines at 1/2-inch intervals to create a proper barrier that prevents filling from leaking and ensures even cooking.technique1/2-inch intervals