Best 7 Crescent Italiano Bake Recipes

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Crescent italiano bake is a delectable and comforting casserole dish that combines the flavors of Italy with the convenience of crescent roll dough. Originating from the culinary traditions of Southern Italy, this dish has become a beloved staple in many kitchens worldwide. With a rich and flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and a flaky crescent roll crust, crescent italiano bake is a perfect meal for both casual family dinners and special occasions.

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EASY CRESCENT TACO BAKE



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Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls unite as a quick crust to hold ground beef, cheese, salsa and seasoning in this easy-to-assemble main dish.

Provided by Pillsbury

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Pillsbury® Crescents

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
¾ cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, as desired
Diced tomato, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture in crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Served topped with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 961.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

TACO CRESCENT BAKE



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A friend shared the recipe with me, and I've prepared it monthly ever since. The crust is made from refrigerated crescent roll dough. While the ground beef is browning, I simply press the dough into a baking dish. Guest always comment on the tasty crust as well as the zesty filling and crunchy topping.-Patricia Eckard, Singers Glen, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups crushed corn chips, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: cubed avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 cup of chips; set aside., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Spoon over chips. Top with sour cream, cheese and remaining chips. , Bake, uncovered, until crust is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with optional toppings, if desired.

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CRESCENT ITALIANO BAKE



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This quick and easy ground beef casserole adds a new touch with wonderfully flavored crescent rolls.

Provided by Roger Masse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped mushrooms
½ onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, mushrooms, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Spread into an ungreased 8x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Mix basil and oregano into sour cream. Spread 1 teaspoon of the sour cream mixture onto each triangle. Roll up into a crescent roll, starting at the wide end. Arrange rolls on top of meat mixture in the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 660.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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Classic Italian flavors in a flaky Crescent crust, ready in 30 minutes. What a deliciously easy dinner!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef, cooked, drained
1 cup basil and garlic tomato pasta sauce (from 16-oz jar)
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, mix beef and pasta sauce. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place dough in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate in spoke pattern, with narrow tips overlapping rim of plate about 3 inches. Press dough in side and bottom to form crust; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon meat mixture evenly over cheese. Bring tips of dough over filling to meet in center; do not overlap. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the basil.
  • Bake at 375°F 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

CRESCENT EGG BAKE WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



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What's better than eggs mixed with bacon and cheese over a fluffy crust and topped with hollandaise sauce? You also can use egg whites instead of yolks if you like. -Gidget Gorgone, Mableton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
CASSEROLE:
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, water and lemon juice until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Whisk in salt. Transfer to a small bowl if necessary. Place bowl in a larger bowl of warm water. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve, up to 30 minutes. , Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, onion powder and pepper; stir in bacon and cheese. Spoon over crescent dough. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve casserole with sauce; sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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Such a quick and easy dinner. And delicious. Just add a salad and you have a complete meal. I got this recipe from a local church cookbook and I've been making this dish for years. My whole family loves it!!

Provided by Jacks Mommy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion, drain.
  • Stir in marinara sauce (and I add a little salt and pepper).
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine sour cream and mozzarella cheese.
  • Pour ground beef mixture into a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon cheese mixture over beef mixture.
  • Unroll crescent roll dough on top of cheese mixture.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter and parmesan cheese.
  • Spread butter mixture over dough.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.

ITALIAN CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious cheesy ground beef casserole topped with crescent rolls and then baked. If desired you may double up on the tomato sauce. Also, I usually add/mix the cooked pasta with a few tablespoons of oil and a couple tablespoons of Parmesan cheese before layering in the bottom of the dish.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4-1/3 cup chopped onion
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
seasoning salt and black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (can use two if desired)
1 (25 g) package spaghetti sauce mix
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 (235 g) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (8 pieces)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni pasta is good, make certain not to overcook the pasta)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer the cooked pasta in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a fry pan, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic until the beef is no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Add in the 2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
  • Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the cooked pasta in the dish.
  • Spread the tomato sauce on top of the ground beef, then sprinkle with the dry spaghetti mix.
  • Spread the sour cream over all, and top with the grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough, and spread over the mozzarella cheese.
  • Drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with 1/3 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.8, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 167.2, Sodium 1280.4, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 42.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will greatly impact the overall taste and quality of your dish.
  • Make sure your crescent roll dough is thawed before you start: This will make it easier to work with and prevent it from tearing.
  • Don't overfill the crescent rolls: Otherwise, they may burst open during baking.
  • Bake the crescent rolls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious crispy crust.
  • Let the crescent rolls cool slightly before serving: This will make them easier to handle and prevent the cheese from oozing out.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, these crescent italiano bake recipes are sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will have everyone coming back for more. So next time you're in the mood for something cheesy, gooey, and delicious, give one of these recipes a try!

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