Italian Crescent Casserole Recipe

This incredibly easy and delicious Italian Crescent Casserole comes together in under an hour! A family favorite recipe, passed down from a church cookbook, this comforting dish features savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, creamy mozzarella, and flaky crescent roll topping. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, simply add a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Get ready to impress your family with this simple yet spectacular recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 526.8 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.4 (17 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Crescent Casserole

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How to Make Italian Crescent Casserole

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine 8 oz sour cream and 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Pour the ground beef and marinara mixture into a greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  5. Spoon the sour cream and mozzarella mixture evenly over the beef mixture.
  6. Unroll 1 (8 oz) can of refrigerated crescent roll dough and place it over the cheese mixture, gently pressing the edges to seal.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Brush the butter and Parmesan mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

78g

Carbs

9g