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Italian Crescent Casserole

Italian Crescent Casserole: Quick Comfort Food Delight

This Italian Crescent Casserole combines savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and flaky crescent rolls for a quick comfort food delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb ground beef Hearty base for flavor
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Choose your favorite
  • ½ cup sour cream Adds creaminess
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese Essential for cheesy layer
  • 1 package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls 8 oz, quick solution for crust
  • 2 tbsp butter melted, for enhancing flavor
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping
For Customization
  • ground turkey or chicken Lighter alternative
  • additional veggies Consider spinach or bell peppers

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat over medium heat while browning ground beef along with finely diced onion for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper, letting it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and shredded mozzarella cheese, then set aside.
  4. Grease a 2 ½ quart casserole dish and spread the beef mixture across the bottom.
  5. Layer the creamy cheese blend on top, spreading evenly.
  6. Unroll the crescent rolls and cover the cheese layer, pressing edges together.
  7. Mix melted butter with grated Parmesan and drizzle over the dough.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.

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