When I was in college, my roommate often made this shortcut Southwest casserole. Just one slice will fill you right up!
—Cindee Ness, Horace, ND
Prep: 25 min. • Bake: 30 min. • Makes: 6 servings
1 lb. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 tube (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: chopped green pepper, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, crumble and cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, onion and taco seasoning.
2. Unroll crescent roll dough. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; seal seams and perforations.
3. Spread beef mixture over the crust; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with toppings.
Per serving: 1 serving equals 509 cal., 29g fat (12g sat. fat), 78mg chol., 1403mg sodium, 32g carb. (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g pro.
GOES GREAT WITH
Be sure to have taco chips and salsa on the side of this meal-in-one favorite.
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