Cheesy Beef Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded provolone cheese (Or chopped provolone slices)
• 1 yellow onion (Small, finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter (Melted)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef. Break it into small crumbles and cook for 6–8 minutes, until completely browned. The expanded instructions specify cooking until it reaches 160°F (71°C).

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.

6. 6

   Drain the excess grease from the beef mixture and let it cool slightly before assembling.

7. 7

   Unroll the crescent dough and separate it along the perforations into 8 triangles. Keep the triangles cool and place them on a clean work surface.

8. 8

   Place a generous spoonful of cooked beef on the wide end of each triangle; the expanded instructions suggest about 2–3 tablespoons per roll. Avoid overfilling.

9. 9

   Add mozzarella and provolone over the beef, keeping most of the cheese near the center.

10. 10

    Fold the sides slightly inward and roll each triangle toward its pointed end. Press gently to secure the dough, leaving a small opening for some of the filling to show.

11. 11

    Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet with space between them. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.

12. 12

    Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown and the dough is cooked through.

13. 13

    Let the rolls cool for 3–5 minutes before serving warm. Chopped fresh parsley is listed as an optional ingredient; the source does not specify when to add it.

Notes

The source also suggests sprinkling a pinch of Italian seasoning over the buttered tops, but does not quantify it; this optional addition is not included in the ingredient list. The source gives both a 12–15-minute bake time and a broader 15–18-minute cook time. It recommends serving warm and says cooked leftovers keep refrigerated for 3–4 days; reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes or an air fryer at 325°F (163°C) for 3–5 minutes. It also describes freezing fully cooled baked rolls for up to 2 months and reheating until the filling reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dinner
• snack
• American
• baked
• easy
• family-friendly