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Cheesy Mini Taco Bake Ring

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Cheesy Mini Taco Bake Ring is a playful, pull-apart appetizer or meal featuring seasoned taco meat and melty cheese wrapped in golden crescent dough. Baked in a circular shape, it’s fun to serve, easy to customize, and perfect for parties, game day, or taco night with a twist.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 (main) or 10–12 (appetizer) servings
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough
  • 2 tablespoons salsa or taco sauce (optional)
  • Optional toppings for serving:
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Sliced olives
  • Jalapeños
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened. Stir in salsa or taco sauce if using.
  4. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle on the baking sheet with wide ends overlapping in the center and points facing out.
  5. Spoon taco mixture onto the wide ends of the dough and sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Fold the pointed ends over the filling and tuck under the center to seal.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly and serve with your choice of toppings or dips in the center of the ring or on the side.

Notes

  • Swap meat with refried or black beans for a vegetarian version.
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
  • Mix in cream cheese for extra creaminess.
  • Use diced chiles, olives, or corn for Southwest flavor.
  • Make mini taco rings using muffin tins and crescent dough sheets.

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