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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
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
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
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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