Description
Savory crescent beef delights bring comforting flavors from hearty ground beef and flaky pastry. Cheesy, zesty pockets promise a quick meal that delights hungry families with simple ingredients and irresistible taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Dairy:
- 1 (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 package crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prep a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray or parchment paper to ensure effortless release.
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium flame, transforming the meat into delicate crumbles while eliminating any lingering grease.
- Infuse the beef with a symphony of flavors by incorporating cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer until the cream cheese melts completely, creating a harmonious blend.
- Gently unfurl the crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section on a pristine work surface.
- Lavish each triangle with a generous spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture, positioning it strategically in the center.
- Tenderly embrace the filling by folding the dough edges, meticulously sealing the pockets to prevent any escaping goodness.
- Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, then lovingly brush their surfaces with a gossamer layer of melted butter.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to transform into golden-brown parcels of deliciousness in 12–15 minutes.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by thoroughly draining beef fat to prevent greasy texture and ensure crisp, delicious pockets.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature beforehand for smoother, easier mixing with ground beef and seasonings.
- Create sealed edges by pinching crescent dough triangles carefully to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for spice enthusiasts.
- Elevate presentation by brushing melted butter generously, creating a golden, appetizing exterior that looks professionally prepared.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating in oven to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg