Our town hosted a small evening street fair last weekend, and the smell of grilled burgers drifted through every corner of the park. Kids lined up for rides, teenagers hovered near the music stage, and parents walked around carrying paper trays piled high with classic fair food. Watching everyone juggle snacks while standing made me think about how much easier bite sized foods would be for gatherings.
The following day, a neighbor texted asking for quick party food ideas for her daughter’s birthday sleepover. She needed something simple, filling, and easy to serve to a group of hungry kids. That message instantly reminded me of the street fair burgers and sparked the idea to turn that flavor into a handheld roll.
By late afternoon, the kitchen turned into a mini assembly line. Bacon cooled on paper towels, crescent dough waited on the counter, and the oven warmed the house with a buttery garlic aroma. When the tray came out golden and puffed, everyone gathered near the stove ready to grab the first roll.
Short Description
Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups are soft crescent rolls stuffed with cheesy beef and bacon filling, brushed with garlic butter, and baked until golden.
Key Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough, 8 oz
- 1 lb ground beef, 85 percent lean
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Tools Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Skillet
- Mixing spoon
- Pastry brush
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cook cheeseburger filling
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crumbly and fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in bacon, ketchup, mustard, and cheddar cheese until mixture becomes thick and slightly melted.
Step 3: Prepare dough rectangles
Unroll crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Press seams together and cut into rectangles about 2 by 3 inches.
Step 4: Fill and roll
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each rectangle. Fold sides inward and roll tightly with seam side down.
Step 5: Make garlic butter
Mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley until evenly combined.
Step 6: Brush and arrange
Brush each rollup generously with garlic butter. Place seam side down on baking sheet leaving space between rolls.
Step 7: Bake until golden
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.
Step 8: Cool slightly and serve
Allow rollups to cool for 2 minutes before serving with ketchup or mustard.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Bite sized and perfect for gatherings
Budget friendly ingredients
Easy to prepare ahead
Kid approved comfort food
Great for parties or weeknight dinners
Mistakes to Avoid & Solutions
Not draining beef properly
Excess grease makes rolls soggy.
Solution: Drain beef thoroughly before mixing filling.
Overfilling the dough
Too much filling causes leaks during baking.
Solution: Use a small spoonful and roll tightly.
Skipping garlic butter brushing
Rollups bake pale and lack flavor.
Solution: Brush generously before baking.
Uneven dough size
Different sizes bake unevenly.
Solution: Cut rectangles evenly for consistent cooking.
Serving immediately from oven
Hot filling may spill out.
Solution: Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve on platters for parties or game nights.
Pair with coleslaw, fries, or salad.
Serve buffet style with dipping sauces.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Avoid microwave reheating to keep crust crisp.
FAQs
1. Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
2. Can I freeze rollups?
Freeze unbaked rolls up to 1 month and bake from frozen adding 3 minutes.
3. Can I use turkey instead of beef?
Yes, substitute ground turkey for lighter option.
4. What cheese works best?
Cheddar melts smoothly and adds sharp flavor.
5. Can I add vegetables?
Finely diced onions or peppers work well.
Tips & Tricks
Shred cheese fresh for smoother melting.
Keep dough cold until ready to use.
Brush extra garlic butter after baking for shine.
Recipe Variations
Spicy Jalapeno Rollups: Add diced jalapenos to filling and bake as directed for heat.
BBQ Cheeseburger Rollups: Replace ketchup and mustard with 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce before rolling.
Chicken Bacon Version: Use shredded cooked chicken instead of beef and follow same baking steps.
Final Thoughts
These rollups bring the familiar flavor of burgers into a fun bite sized form that fits busy evenings and celebrations alike. The aroma of garlic butter filling the kitchen makes the baking process feel just as enjoyable as the first bite.
Simple recipes like this help turn everyday moments into relaxed gatherings around the table. Sharing trays of warm food always leads to conversation, laughter, and empty plates waiting for the next batch.
Savory Buttery Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough 8 oz
- 1 lb ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet.
- Brown ground beef 6–8 minutes, drain fat, stir in bacon, ketchup, mustard, and cheddar until melted.
- Roll crescent dough, seal seams, cut into 2×3 inch rectangles.
- Add filling, fold sides, roll tightly seam side down.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- Brush rolls with garlic butter and place on sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool 2 minutes and serve with ketchup or mustard.
