zesty italian crescent casserole

Ingredients zesty italian crescent casserole

1 lb Ground beef
1/4 cup onion chopped
1 cup spagetti or tomato/herb pasta sauce
1 1/2 cup Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese finely shredded
2 tbsp butter melted

how to make zesty italian crescent casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain and return to skillet.

Stir in spagetti/pasta sauce and mix thoroughly. Heat though.

Combine Mozzarella/Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.

Spread the meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Spoon the cheese/sour cream mixture over the meat.

Combine melted butter and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.

Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles for a round baking dish or press edges together and roll out into a rectangle for rectangular baking dish. Place dough on top of cheese/sour cream mixture. Spread cheese/butter mixture on top of dough.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crust is a deep golden brown.

*** Recipe originates from Better Homes and Gardens' "Simply Better Easy Ground Beef" cookbook (2006) ***