Description
Quick and irresistible easy cheesy beef filled bites deliver a flavor explosion of savory ground beef and melted cheese. Crispy pastry shells cradle rich meaty filling, perfect for game day or casual entertaining with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 4 oz (113 grams) cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tube (8 oz/226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Activate oven to 375F (190C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Meat Transformation: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef into crumbly pieces. Drain excess fat, then introduce onions and garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Filling Fusion: Combine beef mixture with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and seasonings in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly to create a harmonious filling, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Dough Manipulation: Unroll crescent roll dough and segment into compact triangular shapes. These will serve as delicate vessels for the savory filling.
- Assembly Artistry: Position beef mixture and cheese cube onto each dough triangle. Carefully envelop the filling, meticulously sealing edges to form compact pouches that prevent leakage during baking.
- Final Transformation: Arrange bites on prepared baking sheet, embellishing with melted butter and dried parsley. Bake for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior that promises crisp texture and enticing flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove from oven and allow brief cooling. Serve warm to maximize gustatory pleasure and ensure optimal texture of these delectable morsels.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Control: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy bites and ensure crispy exterior texture.
- Dough Handling Technique: Keep crescent roll dough chilled until ready to use, preventing stickiness and making folding easier.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Use firm cheese cubes that melt smoothly without leaking, like cheddar or mozzarella, for best results.
- Sealing Precision: Pinch dough edges tightly to prevent filling from escaping during baking, creating neat, compact appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg