Taco Squares

Tonight we had Taco Squares for dinner!  Every time I make these I'm reminded that I don't make them often enough.  This is such an easy recipe and is so delicious!  My mom made this frequently when we were growing up.  She actually made it as a diet recipe using ground turkey.  I use lean ground beef instead.  I've adjusted the recipe to feed our small family.  The original recipe uses a 9x13 pan so if you have a large family simply double my recipe!  I did make an oops tonight that turned out to be a good thing.  The original recipe calls for a 325 degree oven, but I accidentally set mine for 375.  After 15 minutes or so I checked and they were nice and brown.  The original recipe usually cooks for about 25 minutes.  They were so much better at the higher temperature.  The crescent rolls stayed much crispier this way.  So I'm adjusting my recipe!!  I really hope you enjoy these!!!

 This recipe calls for Crescent Rolls!  Got your attention now???

 Start by browning 1 lb. ground beef or turkey along with 1 1/2 tsp. onion flakes. 

Once meat is brown, drain liquid and add 1 1/2 T chili powder and 1/2 can diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.  (Today, I made the beef mixture early in the day and placed it in the fridge.  At dinnertime, I simply reheated it and assembled the taco squares.)

 Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick spray. 

 Place 1/2 of the crescent rolls in bottom of casserole.

 Pour all of meat mixture over rolls.

 Place 4 slices of mozzarella on top of meat mixture.

 Place the other half of the crescent rolls on top. 

 Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

 I like mine with a little lettuce and sour cream!!  My hubby adds a little taco sauce to his! 

Dinner is served!!!

Taco Squares

1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey

1 1/2 tsp. onion flakes

1/2 can diced tomatoes

1 1/2 T. chili powder

4 oz. mozzarella slices

1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls

Brown ground beef and onion flakes and drain.  Add in diced tomatoes and chili powder and simmer for 5-10 minutes.  In a prepared 1 1/2 quart casserole, layer half of the crescent rolls.  Pour all of meat mixture over rolls.  Place 4 slices of mozzarella cheese over meat mixture and layer remaining crescent rolls over cheese.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crescent rolls are golden brown.


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