Absolutely! Here’s a quick and delicious recipe for Rotel Beef & Cheese Crescents — crispy, golden crescent rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a tangy kick from Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a weeknight snack! 🧀🌶️🥐
🥐 Rotel Beef & Cheese Crescents
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8 crescents)
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1/2 cup Rotel tomatoes (drained — use original or spicy!)
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for spice)
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped green onions or jalapeños for topping
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the beef:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess grease.
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Stir in Rotel, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes until most liquid is cooked off.
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Let cool slightly before assembling.
3. Assemble crescents:
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
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Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides a bit to help contain the filling.
4. Bake:
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Place on prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
5. Serve warm:
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Garnish with green onions or jalapeños if desired.
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Serve with sour cream, salsa, or queso for dipping.
🌶️ Variations & Tips:
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Add heat: Use hot Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne to the beef.
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Make it creamy: Stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese with the beef.
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Low-carb idea: Use low-carb tortillas instead of crescent dough and bake like taquitos.