Garlic Butter Beef Rollups

Flaky crescent roll dough filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, topped with savory garlic butter and baked until golden.

Preparation Time

15 min

Cooking Time

15 min

Overall Time

30 min

Ingredients

→ Savory beef filling

 1 pound ground beef
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon black pepper
 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 ½ teaspoon onion powder
 ½ cup yellow onion, diced
 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Dough and garlic butter topping

 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
 2 tablespoons butter, melted
 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the butter
 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or give it a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook your ground beef and diced onions together until the beef is nicely browned and the onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly.

Once your beef mixture has cooled for a few minutes, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix everything together well. This prevents the cheese from melting too early and keeps everything nice and cohesive.

Unroll your crescent roll dough and carefully separate it into 8 individual triangles. These will be the perfect little pockets for your delicious beef filling.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of your beef and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up toward the point, encasing all that tasty filling. Place them seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.

Mix your melted butter with the garlic powder, then brush this aromatic mixture generously over the tops of all your rollups. This creates that beautiful golden color and amazing garlic flavor.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until they're beautifully golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if you want that fresh pop of color and flavor.

Serve them warm with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. These are perfect for parties, game day, or just a fun family dinner!

Tips

  1. Make sure to let the beef mixture cool slightly before adding the cheese - this prevents the cheese from melting prematurely and keeps your filling perfect.
  2. These rollups are perfect for parties, game day snacks, or even a fun weeknight dinner that kids absolutely love.
  3. You can prep these ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking - just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if they're cold.
  4. Try different cheese combinations like Monterey Jack, pepper jack for heat, or even cream cheese mixed in for extra creaminess.
  5. Leftover rollups reheat beautifully in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or quickly in the microwave.

Required Tools

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush for butter
  • Small bowl for mixing garlic butter

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.
  • Contains gluten (crescent roll dough)
  • Contains dairy (butter, cheddar cheese)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.