Corn Chip Crescent Tacos

Name: Corn Chip Crescent Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 wire rack to cool/form the shells; 2 cups beef and/or bean chili; 2 cups corn chips; Shredded cheese; Shredded lettuce; Chopped tomatoes; Sour cream; Hot sauce, if desired

2 Ratings

2 Reviews

Prep 20 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

Taco shells made from crescents: it's possible! A fast, flavorful and fun twist on taco night.

By Amy Erickson

Updated November 22, 2013

Ingredients

Crescent Taco Shells

1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 wire rack to cool/form the shells

Fillings and Toppings

2 cups beef and/or bean chili
2 cups corn chips
Shredded cheese
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Hot sauce, if desired

Steps

1

Place wire rack on 2 or 4 juice glasses to raise it off the work surface so the taco shells will drape down over the wires as they cool and form.
2

On work surface, unroll dough. With rolling pin, roll out dough until about 1/8-inch thickness. If necessary, sprinkle lightly with flour to help in rolling. Cut out 4 (4-inch) rounds. (A small bowl works well as a guide.) Re-rolling the dough scraps may be needed to cut the last round.
3

On griddle or in 12-inch skillet, drizzle some of the oil. Heat over medium heat. Add as many dough rounds as will fit; cook until golden brown on each side. Gently drape warm dough rounds over 2 wire bars and through rack so they drape down to create shells. Repeat with any remaining oil and dough rounds. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4

Fill each cooled shell with 1/2 cup chili and 1/2 cup corn chips. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and hot sauce.

Fill the taco shells just before serving so they stay nice and firm.
Do you prefer vegetarian dishes? Simply substitute vegetarian chili for the beef chili.