Description
Flaky dough is rolled around a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, crispy turkey bacon and melted sharp cheddar, then brushed with garlicky butter and baked until golden. These hand-held rollups capture all the flavors of a turkey bacon cheeseburger in an irresistible, pull-apart form—perfect for parties, game day or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
500 g ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
120 g turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (thick-cut preferred)
120 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
optional: 40 g jalapeños, pickles or onions, finely chopped
Dough and Topping
1 tube (250–300 g) crescent roll or pizza dough
40 g unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 190 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat and stir in the crumbled turkey bacon. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for five minutes.
Unroll the dough on a lightly floured surface. If using crescent rolls, press the seams to form a single 23×33 cm rectangle. Spread the cooled beef and bacon mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 2.5 cm border along one long edge. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the meat.
Starting from the long edge without the border, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 2.5–4 cm-thick slices and arrange them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic and parsley if using. Brush this garlic butter generously over each rollup.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra heat, add finely chopped jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili powder to the beef mixture. You can swap in pizza dough for a chewier crust or puff pastry for an even flakier finish. These rollups are best eaten fresh but can be reheated at 180 °C for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.