Description
Midwestern iowa party bites showcase classic appetizer flavors from small-town gatherings. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with nostalgic comfort, these crowd-pleasing snacks will make you the star of any potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for pristine cooking conditions.
- Meat Foundation: Sizzle ground beef with onions in a skillet over medium heat, browning thoroughly and rendering vegetables tender while ensuring complete meat cooking.
- Flavor Enhancement: Eliminate excess fat, then season the meat mixture with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, creating a complex taste profile.
- Filling Creation: Merge seasoned beef with shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients into a cohesive, harmonious mixture.
- Dough Configuration: Gently unfurl crescent roll dough, separating into triangular sections, then strategically place beef mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Assembly and Transformation: Roll dough around the filling, crafting compact, pillowy parcels that seal in the savory interior and create an enticing presentation.
- Baking Process: Arrange rolled bites on the prepared sheet, spacing them to allow uniform golden browning, then slide into the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Optional final step involves brushing tops with melted butter during the last moments of baking to achieve a glossy, appetizing sheen.
- Serving: Extract from oven, allow brief cooling, and present with complementary condiments like ketchup or ranch dressing for an interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are completely softened to develop rich, deep flavors and prevent raw meat textures.
- Control Moisture Levels: Drain excess fat meticulously to prevent soggy pastry and maintain a crisp, golden crescent roll exterior during baking.
- Perfect Dough Rolling: Roll dough triangles evenly and tightly around the beef mixture to create uniform, compact bites that cook consistently and prevent filling leakage.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for lighter options, and use gluten-free crescent roll dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 582 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg