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Crescent Roll Taco Cups

In this post, we'll show you how to make Crescent Roll Taco Cups. These Mini Taco Bites are so easy and delicious to enjoy for a quick meal or appetizer. They are extremely kid-friendly and take a little under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword crescent tacos, Taco Bites, taco cups
Servings 24 bites
Calories 2156cal
Author Muffin Tin Recipes
Cost $5

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • spatula
  • slotted spoon
  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • 24-count mini muffin tin

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce crescent dough sheet
  • 1 pound ground beef *you might have a little extra
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded cheese Mexican blend
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add meat to a your skillet, and season with taco spice. Brown over medium heat until beef is no longer pink- about 5 minutes.
  • Unwrap crescent dough and slice it into 24 squares. Add dough squares into the muffin tin.
  • Fill crescent cups with one teaspoon of meat per cup. Add 1 teaspoon of shredded cheese to each.
  • Bake cups for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Dough will be firm and no longer soggy.
  • Add desired toppings and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 2156cal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 100g | Fat: 152g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 366mg | Sodium: 3554mg | Potassium: 1642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 13mg