Flaky crescent dough filled with savory seasoned beef and melty cheese, baked into golden squares perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or party appetizers. Easy, comforting, and made with just 4 simple ingredients!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 450g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or onion soup mix)
🍳 Equipment
- Baking dish or sheet pan
- Skillet
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Lightly grease baking dish
🔸 Step 2: Cook Beef
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat
- Drain excess grease
🔸 Step 3: Season
- Stir taco seasoning into beef
- Add a splash of water if needed
🔸 Step 4: Layer Dough
- Press half the crescent dough into bottom of baking dish
👉 Pinch seams together
🔸 Step 5: Add Filling
- Spread seasoned beef evenly
- Sprinkle cheese over beef
🔸 Step 6: Top Layer
- Add remaining crescent dough on top
- Pinch seams closed gently
🔸 Step 7: Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes
✔ Top should be golden brown
🔸 Step 8: Cool & Slice
- Let cool 5 minutes
- Cut into squares and serve
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Salsa or sour cream 🌮
- Side salad 🥗
- Fries or roasted veggies 🍟🥦
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use lean beef to reduce grease
✔ Seal crescent seams well
✔ Add cheese in middle for extra gooey texture
✔ Let rest slightly before cutting
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese
🍕 Pizza Style
Use mozzarella and pizza seasoning
🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger
Add bacon bits
🥬 Taco Squares
Top with lettuce and tomatoes after baking
❓ FAQs
Can I make ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate before baking.
Can I freeze them?
Yes—freeze baked squares up to 2 months.
Can I use turkey instead of beef?
Absolutely.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320–420
- Protein: ~18g
- Carbs: ~18g
- Fat: ~22g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Standard Version
👉 8–11 WW Points
🔻 Lean Beef Version
👉 6–9 WW Points
✅ WW-Friendly Version
(Reduced-fat cheese + lean turkey)
👉 5–7 WW Points