The Ultimate Pillsbury Crescent Roll Taco Bake Recipe

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Crescent Base: Unroll one tube of crescent dough. Press the triangles onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching seams together to form a solid base layer.
3. Cook the Filling: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease thoroughly.
4. Season: Add the diced onion to the beef and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water/broth. Simmer until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is thick.
5. Create the Creamy Binder: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese cubes, drained green chiles, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until the cream cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce coating the beef.
6. Layer the Casserole: Spoon the entire meat mixture evenly over the crescent dough base. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top of the filling.
7. Form the Topper: Unroll the second tube of crescent dough. Place the triangles artfully over the cheese layer, allowing room for puffing.
8. Egg Wash: Whisk the 2 eggs with 2 Tbsp of milk. Lightly brush the egg wash over the top layer of exposed crescent dough.
9. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
10. Rest & Serve: Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.