Taco Ring Recipe - The Recipe Critic (2024)

This taco ring is the easiest, cheesiest dinner. I know your family will love it as much as mine does! All you need is a can of crescent rolls, shredded Colby Jack cheese, some taco seasoning, and your favorite fixings to bring it to life!

This taco ring has quickly become a favorite dinner at my house. It’s a win-win because it’s also easy to make! Some other quick and easy dinner recipes to add to the dinner lineup: pizza monkey bread, ham and cheddar sliders, and ham and swiss pinwheels!

Quick and Easy Taco Ring

December is always a busy month for my family, so easy dinners are a lifesaver! This taco ring has been a favorite of ours and I love it for so many reasons. One- my family is obsessed with taco anything. (So I know my picky eaters will enjoy it!) Two- you only need a few ingredients to whip it up, one of them being packaged crescent rolls.

It only takes about 30 minutes to make this taco ring from start to finish, which is great for busy weeknights! And not only is it quick and easy, but SO delicious. The pieces of crescent roll dough are topped with seasoned ground beef and a pile of colby jack cheese that gets all nice and melty once it’s baked. It’s so easy to grab a piece, you can enjoy it as-is or with all of your favorite taco fixings! My family loves guacamole, sour cream, olives, and either chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo.

4 Ingredients to Make It

The short ingredient list makes this taco ring recipe a winner in my book. I usually have everything on hand, no need to make a run to the grocery store! (Exact measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.)

• Lean Ground Beef: The hearty base for your taco ring! You can also use ground turkey if you wish.
• Taco Seasoning: This has all the spices you need (chili powder, cumin, etc.) for amazing taco flavor. Buy your favorite prepackaged kind or make your own.
• Packaged Crescent Rolls: These form the ring around your delicious filling.
• Shredded Colby Jack Cheese: Melty, golden goodness! I love colby jack, but feel free to swap in your favorite cheese. Cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend all work great.
• Toppings: I know I said 4 ingredients, but I thought I would include some toppings because they make the dish even better. Think shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, or any of your other favorites!

How to Make a Taco Ring

Super easy to make, but always a hit. This taco ring recipe is one you’ll come back to time and time again! Perfect for parties, game days, or Taco Tuesday! But really, you don’t need a reason to enjoy this meaty, cheesy dish.

1. Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large pizza pan or sheet pan with parchment paper then set aside.
2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meat until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain any excess oil if needed. Add the taco seasoning and water by following the directions on the packet of taco seasoning then set aside.
3. Separate the Dough: Pop open and unroll the crescent dough. Separate the dough into individual triangles following the serrated edges.
4. Arrange the Dough: Arrange the dough in a circle on the prepared pan. Place the wide side facing the inside of the circle, and the point facing outward. See the process shots for reference.
5. Add Meat and Cheese: Spoon the taco meat onto the circle of dough then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
6. Fold: Fold each triangular piece of dough over the meat/cheese mixture. Pinch the seams of the dough together near the center of the circle. Repeat until each piece of dough is folded over.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve: Once the taco ring has slightly cooled, arrange the toppings in the middle of the circle and enjoy!