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Beef and Cheese Crescent Bake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A delicious beef and cheese bake wrapped in crescent roll dough.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0 tsp garlic powder
  • 0 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 egg (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  5. Unroll crescent dough and press perforations to seal. Line the baking dish with the dough.
  6. Spread the meat mixture over the dough.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
  • For added flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg