Taco Croissant Casserole
A delightful fusion of flaky croissants, savory taco beef, and ooey-gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 Croissants
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes, drained
- Green Onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water; let it simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the croissants by slicing them in half horizontally, laying them cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the cooked taco beef over the croissants, followed by diced tomatoes and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients and top with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions.
Notes
Can be made ahead by assembling the night before; bake for extra time if stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: casserole, tacos, croissant, comfort food, quick meal
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