Description
Mouthwatering cheeseburger bites wrapped in golden crescent roll pastry deliver quick comfort food magic. Packed with savory beef, melted cheese, and irresistible flavor, you’ll crave these delightful little appetizers at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter, melted
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 tube crescent roll dough
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon (½ tsp) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
- Optional: diced onions
- Optional: pickles
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet until crisp and golden. Transfer to a paper towel, cool completely, then crumble into small pieces.
- Using the same skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and finely chopped garlic. Cook until meat loses pink color and develops rich caramelization.
- Drain excess fat from beef, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Fold in sharp cheddar cheese and reserved bacon fragments until evenly distributed.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Unfurl crescent dough triangles across a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Position a generous spoonful of beef mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly from wide base to narrow tip, tucking edges underneath to seal completely.
- Create garlic butter by whisking melted butter with minced garlic and dried parsley. Generously brush mixture across the surface of each rolled bite.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until pastry achieves a deep golden-brown and appears beautifully flaky.
- Allow bites to rest for 3-4 minutes. Serve warm alongside favorite dipping sauces like tangy ketchup, zesty mustard, or creamy ranch.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Ensure bacon is thoroughly crisp and crumbled into small pieces for maximum flavor distribution throughout the beef mixture.
- Control the cheese quantity to adjust richness and prevent excessive oil leakage during baking.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, while also helping achieve an evenly golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg