Trying Smaller Taco Ring Sizes: A Creative Twist on a Classic Recipe

[tashayoung]

making the taco ring in smaller sizes? For instance, instead of making the ring, put the filling in each cresent roll and rolling them up. Does that make sense? It would be similar to wrapping the cresent roll around a hotdog, but instead wrapping it around the taco filling.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

That sounds good! Never tried it, but good idea. I wonder if you'd use the small scoop to fill it?

 

[tashayoung]

My host is having her party as a "get to know each other" event for the parents and teachers of the school. The parents are also going to be asked to help out with meal preparation during the school year. It's a small Christian school...only 20 students. Anyway, she wants me to demo quick easy foods that the parents can make and bring to school. I thought I'd try the Tuxedo Brownie Cups for dessert and thought the individual taco rings would be great. Maybe I could use 2 cresent rolls with either the small or medium scoop of filling and still be able to wrap them up over the ring. I wonder...guess I'll have to experiment tonight.

 

[speedychef]

I have a recipe that we call "chicken squares" and it's chicken, cream cheese and chives for the filling. You take the crescents apart but leave 2 triangles attached to make a square-one can makes 4 squares...then you pinch the seams together, put the filling in it, and bring the corners up to match. It doesn't leave any filling exposed to make it look pretty, but it's the same idea...good luck and enjoy!

 

[genburk]

Individual taco rings

making the taco ring in smaller sizes? For instance, instead of making the ring, put the filling in each cresent roll and rolling them up. Does that make sense? It would be similar to wrapping the cresent roll around a hotdog, but instead wrapping it around the taco filling.

I did make these individually in the crescent rolls last summer for dinner. I made them this way to fit in the toaster oven instead of turning on my stove. They were easier to eat. My children don't use lettuce, tomato, or sour cream, they just eat them plain. If you did want to add these things, just throw the crescent roll on the plate and add them on top. That is what my husband did.
They were great for 'on the go' food. Some of them did leak out of the crescent roll, but it wasn't messy, and I think I added too much meat. They are a great way to already have them into individual servings. Worked out great for me at home.

Tina

 

[lacychef]

I make a smaller taco ring all the time. I use the small round stone, and I use one pkg of crescents...assemble them just like the big one, then just use about half the filling required for a big one & roll the triangles over the filling. It's just the right amount for 2-4 people!

 

[soonerchef]

I think that would make a great appetizer for somewhat of a Mexican theme...great idea!!

 

[chefjenibel]

I make "taco pockets" with Grands Biscuits. Roll out each biscuit to about 6" diameter circle. Put a scoop of taco filling on one side, fold the other side over and press with fork to seal. They are great and my family loves them just as much as the taco ring. It's amazing what we can do with crescents and grands, isn't it?!
Jen

 

[BethCooks4U]

I make "taco pockets" with Grands Biscuits. Roll out each biscuit to about 6" diameter circle. Put a scoop of taco filling on one side, fold the other side over and press with fork to seal. They are great and my family loves them just as much as the taco ring. It's amazing what we can do with crescents and grands, isn't it?!
Jen

or use the cut 'n seal to seal the taco pockets.

 

[tashayoung]

ooohhh...good idea

 

[Aun]

Taco Cups?Check out this recipe: http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=51911

You could make the biscuit cups as directed in the recipe and then fill them with the PC taco ring filling. You could probably use crescent rolls instead of the biscuits, if you wanted.

 

[tashayoung]

Check out this recipe: http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=51911

You could make the biscuit cups as directed in the recipe and then fill them with the PC taco ring filling. You could probably use crescent rolls instead of the biscuits, if you wanted.

Another great idea! I love this site!

 

[Paige Dixon]

Don't forget that the muffin stone is an expensive product- one worth talking about at shows. Try the grands idea in the muffin stone. It's awesome!
You can also fill the grands biscuit with other leftovers, sphagetti meat sauce, eggs and sausage, anything to make a "pocket" meal.