“I have a niece that will only eat a little of anything no matter what it is and she polished off 3/4 of this in one night.”

🍽️ Italian Crescent Casserole

This cozy casserole is a breeze to whip up and perfect for busy evenings. Featuring a savory beef and pasta sauce filling nestled inside a buttery crescent roll crust, it’s topped with melty Italian cheeses and a touch of herbs—pure comfort in every bite.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Mixture:
   In a skillet over medium-high heat, mix the cooked ground beef with the pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring now and then until heated through.
2. Form the Crust:
   Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. In an ungreased 9-inch glass pie dish, arrange the triangles in a circular pattern—pointed ends hanging over the edge and wide ends overlapping slightly in the center. Press the dough into the dish to form a complete crust across the bottom and up the sides.
3. Add the First Cheese Layer:
   Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the prepared dough.
4. Layer the Filling:
   Evenly spoon the warm meat and sauce mixture over the cheese.
5. Fold and Top:
   Gently fold the pointed tips of the crescent triangles over the filling, meeting in the center (no need to overlap). Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese and a pinch of dried basil.
6. Bake:
   Place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.