This delicious, simple, 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, you’ll love the taste and ease of this made from scratch family favorite. I’m excited to bring this yummy Mexican inspired recipe to you in partnership with the National Turkey Federation.
You’ll want to check out our classic taco ring — it can be made with ground turkey! We also love the spice in our homemade turkey chili and I’m sure you will as well.
MORE TURKEY: Instant Pot Turkey Breast | Cowboy Casserole
INGREDIENTS FOR THIS TURKEY TACO RING
You will need:
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
- ¼ cup water
- 1 package taco seasoning, or 3 tablespoons
- 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 leftovers!
ADD: You could also add whole corn and/or black beans into the shredded turkey for an extra flavor!
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: We love to serve with salsa, lettuce, olives, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, or green onions.
WHY TURKEY?
Of course, turkey is a holiday favorite but our family loves enjoying turkey year-round — it’s delicious, healthy and versatile. It’s naturally low in fat and provides immune-boosting nutrients like iron, zinc, and potassium. Plus it’s naturally high in B vitamins, which your body needs to help produce energy.
Turkey is packed with lean protein to keep people feeling full longer. In fact, 50 percent of your daily value of lean protein is found in a single serving of turkey.
Turkey is a great meat to season or marinade as well, which is one of the reasons why it’s perfect for this recipe I’m sharing with you today! It takes on those tasty seasonings and offers a bold, authentic taste that everyone will love.
HOW TO MAKE A TURKEY TACO RING
STEP ONE: In a large skillet add the water, shredded turkey, green chilies and taco seasoning. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the turkey reheated. Remove from heat and set aside.
DON’T FORGET: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
STEP TWO: On an ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange crescent dough triangles in a ring so the short sides of triangles form a 6-inch circle in the center. The dough will overlap and that’s ok!
PRO TIP: Placing a small bowl in the center will help you arrange the crescent dough.
STEP THREE: Spoon the turkey meat over the wide section of the roll close to the center.
STEP FOUR: Sprinkle cheese on top.
STEP FIVE: Bring each triangle tip up over the filling, tucking it under the bottom layer of dough to secure it.
HOW LONG TO BAKE
STEP SIX: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until ring turns a golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
What to Serve with Your Turkey Taco Ring
I love to place a bowl salsa in the center of the ring for dipping. You can also garnish with shredded lettuce if desired.
I also won’t say no to ooey, gooey cheese dip, homemade ranch crack dip, some cool sour cream, and creamy guac along with this!
MORE APPETIZERS: Seven Layer Dip | Rolled Tacos
Add turkey to any of these meals to make a delicious, simple family dinner: Mexican Casserole | Taco Soup | Taco Bake | Enchiladas
Easy and delicious, you’ll love the zesty taste of this hearty, simple turkey taco ring. Crescent dough is filled with seasoned, shredded turkey breast and cheese before being baked golden brown. Serve with your favorite authentic taco toppings like sour cream, cheese dip, guacamole, lettuce, and salsa for a winning game day appetizer or fast weeknight meal.
Turkey Taco Ring
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 4- ounce can diced green chilies
- ¼ cup water
- 1 package Taco Seasoning or 3 tablespoons
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded Lettuce
- Salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet add the water, shredded turkey, green chilies and taco seasoning. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the turkey reheated.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- On an ungreased large cookie sheet, arrange crescent dough triangles in a ring so the short sides of 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 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 20-25 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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