Frito Taco Pie Recipe with Crescent Rolls
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Frito Taco Pie Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Description
Frito Taco Pie Recipe with Crescent Rolls starts with cooking ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and combined with water until the mixture is absorbed. The base is made by pressing crescent rolls into a pie dish as a crust. One cup of crushed Fritos is sprinkled over this crust to add texture. The seasoned beef is layered on top, followed by an even spread of sour cream and a covering of shredded cheddar cheese. Another layer of crushed Fritos crowns the dish before baking in a 400°F oven until golden brown. This method results in a flavorful, crisp pie with contrasting creamy and crunchy layers.
The contrast of the soft, buttery crescent roll crust with the crunchy Fritos gives a unique texture experience. The cheesiness blends with the seasoned beef and sour cream to balance spice and richness. Baking melds the flavors while crisping the top layer of chips.
This casserole-style pie works well for casual dinners or potlucks where a handheld, sliceable dish is convenient. It can be served alone or with a side salad or salsa for additional freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoon taco seasoning * or 1 packet
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can crescent rolls * 8 count
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese *shredded
- 2 cups fritos *crushed, divided
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add in taco seasoning and water. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a lightly greased 9-inch pie dish, pressed crescent rolls into bottom to form crust. *Unroll crescents and lay points towards center of pie dish.
- Sprinkle one cup of crushed chips on the crust.
- Place meat on top of corn chips.
- Spread the sour cream evenly over the meat.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the sour cream.
- Sprinkle remaining corn chips on top of cheese.
- Place in a preheated oven, 400, and bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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