Taco Balls

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. jumbo crescent rolls

1/3 Cup - taco sauce

3 Oz. - cream cheese

2 Tablespoon - taco seasoning mix

½ Cup - Mexican shredded cheese

¼ Cup - Mexican shredded cheese for sprinkling

¾ Cup - shredded chicken

PREPERATION:

1) Preheat oven to 375°, line cookie sheet with foil and spray with no-stick spray. Place cream cheese and ½-cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften.

2) Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined.

3) Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan. Scoop 1 - large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll. Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling.

4) Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese.

5) Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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