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Easy Italian Crescent Casserole Recipe – A Cheesy, Meaty Weeknight Favorite

  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

  • 1 cup basil and garlic tomato pasta sauce

  • 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls

  • 1½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend

  • ¼ tsp dried basil leaves

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. Cook beef: In a skillet, combine browned ground beef and tomato pasta sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. Prepare crust: Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Place in an ungreased 9-inch pie plate in a spoke pattern, with narrow tips extending over the rim. Press dough into sides and bottom to form a crust.

  4. Layer cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the dough.

  5. Add meat: Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the cheese.

  6. Fold dough tips: Bring tips of dough over filling to meet in the center; do not overlap.

  7. Top with more cheese: Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese and dried basil on top.

  8. Bake: Place in oven and bake 15–20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

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