Description
Midwestern charm shines through these Iowa party bites, packed with savory beef and zesty seasonings that dance across taste buds. Local flavors and hearty ingredients promise a delightful snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
Spices, Seasonings, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal cooking surface.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly brown ground beef with diced onions, ensuring complete meat cooking and vegetable softening.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper for robust flavor profile.
- Transfer seasoned beef to a mixing bowl and incorporate shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, blending ingredients until uniformly combined.
- Carefully unroll crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular sections for precise portioning.
- Position a measured portion of beef mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle, then carefully roll the dough around the filling, creating compact parcels.
- Arrange rolled bites on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece to allow even browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crescent dough achieves a golden, crispy exterior.
- Optional: Enhance visual appeal and taste by delicately brushing the tops with melted butter during the final moments of baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool briefly before serving alongside complementary condiments like ketchup or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing garlic powder and smoked paprika to match personal heat preferences.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor intensity.
- Substitute crescent roll dough with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive guests, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delicious bites.
- Prepare beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and making party preparation faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg