🥐 Italian Crescent Casserole

🥐 Italian Crescent Casserole

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min
Total Time: 40–45 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls

• Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat

Instructions

1. Cook the Meat & Veggies

   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (or sausage) until browned.

   • Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

   • Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.

2. Prepare Crescent Rolls

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Roll out crescent dough and separate into triangles.

3. Assemble Casserole

   • In a greased 9×13″ baking dish, spread half of the meat sauce mixture.

   • Place crescent roll triangles over the sauce, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom.

   • Spread remaining meat sauce over the top.

   • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

4. Bake

   • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the crescents are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve

   • Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

   • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.