September 5, 2022
Review RecipeTurkey Taco Ring
Filling and yummy, this simple turkey taco ring is loaded with authentic Mexican flavor that is ready in less than half an hour.
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This delicious and hearty turkey taco ring only takes about thirty minutes to make and is loaded with irresistible flavor. Perfect as an appetizer for game day parties or a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this dish features crescent rolls stuffed with a cheesy and flavorful turkey mixture baked to bubbling.
Turkey Taco Ring Ingredients
You’ll need:
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 package taco seasoning mix or 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning
- 2 cans of crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- lettuce and salsa for topping
PRO TIP:
You can bake your turkey breast in the oven, or in your Instant Pot, or use leftover turkey.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
MIX-INS: You could also add whole kernel corn and/or black beans into the shredded turkey for a tasty way to add extra flavor.
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: We love to serve this crescent roll taco ring with salsa, lettuce, green or black olives, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, or green onions.
CHEESE: Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but if you have another favorite type of cheese, you can use that instead. Or, use a cheese mixture with cheddar and another kind such as Monterey Jack or a spicy jalapeño.
How To Make This Turkey Taco Ring Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
STEP TWO: In a large skillet, add the water, shredded turkey meat, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the turkey is reheated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
STEP THREE: On an ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange the crescent dough triangles in a ring, so the short sides of the triangles form a 6-inch circle in the center. It’s okay if the bottoms of the triangles overlap.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Placing a small bowl in the center will help you arrange the crescent roll triangles.
STEP FOUR: Spoon turkey mixture over the wide section of the roll close to the center of the ring.
STEP FIVE: Sprinkle cheese on top.
PRO TIP:
It’s best to grate cheese at home, as pre-shredded cheese tends to be coated with a preservative that prevents it from melting completely.
STEP SIX: Fold triangle points up over the filling, tucking it under the bottom layer of dough to secure it.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the ring turns golden brown. Allow the ring to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your taco ring at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
STEP EIGHT: Place a bowl of salsa in the center of the ring for dipping. Garnish with shredded lettuce and any other favorite toppings, if desired.
How To Serve
You can also garnish with shredded lettuce if desired. I also like this ooey-gooey cheese dip, homemade ranch crack dip, some cool sour cream, and creamy guacamole.
You’ll also want to check out our classic taco ring. We love the spice in our homemade turkey chili, and I’m sure you will as well.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store leftover turkey taco ring in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
IN THE FREEZER: If you’d like to store leftovers of your taco ring for longer, you can keep it in an airtight container for up to three months.
Easy and delicious, you’ll love the zesty taste of this hearty, simple taco crescent ring recipe. Crescent rolls are filled with seasoned, shredded turkey breast and cheese before being baked golden brown.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use ground turkey in this recipe?
If you would prefer to use ground turkey, you certainly can. Just brown it and add the seasonings from the second step and proceed with the rest of the recipe.
How do I store the leftovers of this taco ring?
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You could make this recipe ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge to bake and serve later that same day or the next day.
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Turkey Taco Ring
Filling and yummy, this simple turkey taco ring is loaded with authentic Mexican flavor that is ready in less than half an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 4 ounces green chilies, diced
- 1 package taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- lettuce, shredded
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, add the water, shredded turkey, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the turkey is reheated.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- On an ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange the crescent dough triangles in a ring so the short sides of the triangles form a 6-inch circle in the center. (Place a small bowl in the center to help with arranging the crescent dough). The dough will overlap.
- Spoon the turkey meat over the wide section of the roll close to the center. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bring each triangle tip up over the filling, tucking it under the bottom layer of dough to secure it.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until ring turns a golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Place a bowl salsa in the center of the ring for dipping.
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired.
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Notes
- You can bake your turkey breast in the oven, in your Instant Pot, or use leftover turkey.
- Placing a small bowl in the center will help you arrange the crescent roll triangles.
- It’s best to grate cheese at home, as pre-shredded cheese tends to be coated with a preservative that prevents it from melting completely.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your taco ring at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg
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