Description
Midwestern party magic shines through these iowa party bites loaded with savory bacon, cheese, and ranch seasonings. Quick appetizers deliver crowd-pleasing flavor you’ll devour with friends during game nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) melted butter (optional, for brushing)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an optimal cooking environment for these appetizing morsels.
- Flavor Development: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onions over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat. Incorporate garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to build a complex flavor foundation.
- Mixture Preparation: Combine seasoned beef with shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients until achieving a cohesive, well-integrated filling.
- Assembly Technique: Carefully unroll crescent roll dough, portioning beef mixture onto each triangle’s wider end. Roll dough precisely to fully encase the savory filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Position rolled bites on prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crescent dough achieves a vibrant golden-brown complexion and crispy exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Optional—brush with melted butter to enhance visual appeal and add a luxurious flavor dimension. Allow brief cooling period before serving with complementary dipping sauces like ketchup or ranch.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Management: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy bites and ensure a crispy, appetizing texture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Cheese Distribution Technique: Fold cheese gently into the mixture to create even flavor pockets, avoiding clumping and ensuring each bite delivers consistent taste.
- Dough Rolling Precision: Roll crescent triangles tightly and seal edges completely to prevent filling leakage during baking, maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Allow bites to cool slightly after baking to set the filling and prevent burning, while keeping them warm enough for immediate serving and maximum enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg