Description
Garlic butter bacon cheeseburger rollups bring classic burger flavors into a playful handheld appetizer. Rich ingredients and simple preparation make this crowd-pleasing snack perfect for game day or casual gatherings when you want something deliciously unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups cheddar or American cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsps (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tube (16 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and fragmented. Drain excess fat, then integrate taco seasoning and liquid, allowing the mixture to simmer and concentrate flavors for 5 minutes.
- Dough Setup: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stretch pizza dough into a rectangular shape, lightly dusting with flour to prevent adhesion.
- Filling Assembly: Layer seasoned beef across dough, maintaining a narrow border. Sprinkle crispy bacon pieces and shredded cheese evenly over the meat, creating a vibrant flavor landscape.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the dough into a compact cylinder, meticulously sealing edges to contain the filling. Slice the roll into consistent medallions, revealing spiraled cross-sections.
- Garlic Butter Glaze: Combine melted butter with minced garlic, crafting an aromatic coating. Generously brush the rollup surfaces, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Baking Process: Transfer rollups to the preheated oven, baking until edges transform to a golden-brown crispness and cheese melts into creamy pools, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside complementary dipping sauces, inviting an interactive culinary experience.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess beef grease thoroughly to prevent soggy rollups and ensure a crisp, flaky texture.
- Dough Stretching Technique: Roll pizza dough gently and evenly, using minimal flour to maintain proper adhesion and prevent dryness.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Sprinkle cheese edge-to-edge for maximum melty coverage and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Temperature Control Hack: Let rollups rest 2-3 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set and prevent burning the roof of your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg