Beef Crescent Squares-Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient. These yummy oven-baked beef crescent squares make a hot, hearty dinner using only four easy things. Soft crescent dough hugs tasty ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy nights—pair with salad or soup. Feeds 6 easily, with leftovers that reheat like a dream. So simple, kids can help!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (use the kind that’s 80-90% lean)
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2 cans (8 ounces each) of store-bought crescent roll dough
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (that’s about 8 ounces)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (or add more to your taste)
Beef Crescent Squares: Directions
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Turn your oven on to 375°F (that’s 190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch glass pan with no-stick spray, or wipe oil inside so nothing sticks.
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Put the ground beef in a big pan on medium heat. Break it up with a spoon while it Cook the meat for 6 to 8 minutes, until it is fully brown and not pink anymore. Drain off extra fat.
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Mix in the salt. Taste it and add a bit more if you like, but cheese and dough add salt too.
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Open one can of crescent dough. Unroll it flat in the bottom of the pan. Press and pinch seams for one smooth layer.
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Sprinkle 1 cup cheese evenly on the dough. It’ll melt yummy into the bottom.
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Spoon warm beef over the cheese. Spread it flat for beef in every bite.
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Add the last cup of cheese on top, right to the edges for gooey goodness.
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Open the second can of dough. Unroll it on top, stretch gently, and pinch seams. Tuck edges down the sides.
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Bake 18-22 minutes until top is puffy, golden brown, and cheese bubbles.
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Let it cool 8-10 minutes so it sets. Cut into 9-12 squares with a knife. Serve hot!