Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups — Easy Cheeseburger Rollups Recipe
I still remember the first time I made these Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups: it was a rainy Friday night, and I wanted something cozy, simple, and a little indulgent. I had some ground beef in the fridge and a tube of crescent roll dough — perfect for a quick comfort-food win. The buttery garlic folded through juicy beef and melty cheese felt like a warm, handheld cheeseburger that brought everyone to the table smiling. Whether you grew up on diner cheeseburgers or love the convenience of crescent-roll dinners, these rollups hit that nostalgic spot while being fast enough for weeknights. There’s no deep cultural history tied to this specific assembly — it’s more of a joyful mash-up of American cheeseburger flavors with classic convenience-baked pastries — but it borrows from the long tradition of savory stuffed pastries and slider-like comfort foods.
Who is this recipe for?
- This recipe is great for busy parents, weeknight cooks, party snack hosts, or anyone who loves the flavors of a cheeseburger in an easy, handheld form.
Core ingredients overview:
- This dish combines 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American), 1/4 cup garlic butter, and crescent roll dough to create a flavorful, quick, and satisfying meal. Season simply with salt and pepper and top as you like with pickles, onions, mustard, or ketchup.
Tools & Ingredients
Tools
- Skillet — for browning the beef evenly.
- Wooden spoon or spatula — to break up and stir the meat.
- Measuring cups/spoons — for accurate portions.
- Baking sheet — to bake the rollups until golden.
- Parchment paper — prevents sticking and eases cleanup.
- Knife and cutting board — to prepare optional toppings.
- Oven — for baking to crisp, golden perfection.
Ingredients (with benefits)
- 1 lb ground beef — provides hearty protein and savory flavor.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American) — melts creamy, binding the filling and adding cheeseburger flavor.
- 1/4 cup garlic butter — delivers rich, aromatic garlic and buttery depth.
- 1 package of refrigerated crescent roll dough — convenient, flaky wrapper that bakes quickly.
- Salt and pepper to taste — enhances and balances all flavors.
- Optional toppings: pickles — add tang and crunch; onions — bring sharp freshness; mustard — adds acidity and zing; ketchup — offers sweet-tangy familiarity.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic butter until melted and combined with the beef, ensuring the mixture is evenly coated.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into triangles according to the package seams or desired size.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese on each triangle.
- Roll them up starting from the wide end toward the point, sealing the edge gently with your fingers.
- Place the rollups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a little apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like pickles, chopped onions, mustard, or ketchup.
FAQ
Q: Can I freeze this recipe?
A: Yes — assemble the rollups and place them on a baking sheet in the freezer until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time (about 5–10 minutes).
Q: What can I use instead of garlic butter?
A: You can use plain butter with a minced garlic clove, or a garlic-infused oil for a lighter option. A small spoonful of garlic paste works in a pinch.
Q: Can I make these vegetarian?
A: Absolutely. Replace the ground beef with crumbled tempeh, cooked lentils, or a plant-based ground "beef" alternative and season similarly.
Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes to crisp them up again, or microwave briefly (30–60 seconds) if you’re short on time, though the crust won’t be as crisp.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overfill the dough triangles — use just enough filling to allow the seams to seal and bake evenly.
- Brush a little extra melted garlic butter on top before baking for an extra golden, flavorful crust.
- If your crescent dough tends to puff and separate, pinch the seams tightly and place rollups seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- For even cooking, make rollups a similar size and arrange them with space between each on the sheet.
Enjoy these Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups with friends or family — they’re perfect for sharing and dipping. Always add
tag after Directions.
Conclusion
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Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef provides hearty protein and savory flavor
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American) melts creamy, binding the filling and adding cheeseburger flavor
- 1/4 cup garlic butter delivers rich, aromatic garlic and buttery depth
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough convenient, flaky wrapper that bakes quickly
- to taste salt enhances and balances all flavors
- to taste pepper also enhances and balances all flavors
- as desired pickles add tang and crunch
- as desired onions bring sharp freshness
- as desired mustard adds acidity and zing
- as desired ketchup offers sweet-tangy familiarity
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic butter until melted and combined with the beef, ensuring the mixture is evenly coated.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into triangles according to the package seams or desired size.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese on each triangle.
- Roll them up starting from the wide end toward the point, sealing the edge gently with your fingers.
- Place the rollups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a little apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like pickles, chopped onions, mustard, or ketchup.
