Description
Iowa Party Bites are savory snacks featuring ground beef and creamy cheese wrapped in buttery crescent rolls—perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef – The star of the dish, ground beef provides a hearty texture and rich flavor.
- 8 ounces cream cheese – Cream cheese adds a wonderful creaminess, balancing the richness of the beef.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – This sauce enhances the overall flavor with a savory depth.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder – Garlic powder adds a warm and aromatic touch.
- 2 tubes of refrigerated crescent roll dough – The crescent rolls create a flaky, buttery exterior that wraps the filling beautifully.
- Salt and pepper to taste – Essential for bringing out the flavor of the ingredients.
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your crescent rolls bake evenly and achieve a golden-brown finish.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spatula to break the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
- Season the beef: Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat, and add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and let it cook for an additional minute to blend the flavors.
- Add cream cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add 8 ounces of cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and is fully incorporated, creating a creamy filling. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough: Open the two tubes of refrigerated crescent roll dough. Unroll the dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Form the bites: Place a spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) of the beef and cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll the dough over the filling, starting from the wide end, and pinch the edges to seal securely.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are slightly spaced apart to allow for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Cool and serve: Allow the Iowa Party Bites to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and they pair excellently with dipping sauces like ranch dressing or a zesty marinara.