Cheesy Italian Crescent Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American
Diet: Regular

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef, cooked, drained
• 1 cup Three Cheese Pasta Sauce (substitute as desired)
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a skillet, mix cooked ground beef and pasta sauce. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Create Crescent Crust:
   • Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles.
   • Place dough in an ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate in a spoke pattern, with narrow tips overlapping the rim of the plate about 3 inches.
   • Press the dough on the sides and bottom to form a crust.
   • Sprinkle 1 cup of the Italian cheese blend over the dough.
3. Layer and Bake:
   • Spoon the prepared meat mixture evenly over the cheese-covered dough.
   • Bring tips of the dough over the filling to meet in the center; do not overlap.
   • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese and dried basil over the top.
   • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
4. Serve: Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve