These golden, garlic-butter crescent rollups are stuffed with savory beef, melty cheddar, and irresistible flavor. Quick to make, kid-approved, and perfect for game day, party trays, or fun family dinners.
🍽️ Recipe Card
Servings: 8 rollups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Dietary Tags: Kid-Friendly | Freezer-Friendly | Party Food
🧾 Ingredients
Savory Beef Filling
Ground beef
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Yellow onion, diced
Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Crescent Roll & Topping
Refrigerated crescent roll dough
Butter, melted
Garlic powder
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
Cook the Beef Filling
In a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onions over medium heat until browned and onions are soft (about 8–10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain any excess grease.
Mix in the Cheese
Let beef cool slightly, then stir in shredded cheddar until evenly combined.
Prepare the Crescent Rolls
Unroll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
Fill & Roll
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly from the wide end to the point. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
Brush with Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush generously over rollups.
Bake Until Golden
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
💡 Quick Notes & Tips
Cool before adding cheese to avoid premature melting.
Prep ahead: Rollups can be assembled earlier and refrigerated before baking — add a few minutes to bake time if chilled.
Reheats well in the oven or microwave.
Try Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or cream cheese for fun filling variations.
📸 Brief Introduction
Crescent rollups are one of those magical recipes: easy enough for a weeknight, tasty enough for a party, and customizable for any crowd. These cheesy garlic beef rollups are packed with flavor and require just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients. Make a batch, serve warm, and watch them disappear.
👣 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
🍳 1. Brown the Beef
Cook ground beef and onion until no longer pink and onions are soft. Season as it cooks, then drain well to avoid greasy filling.
🧀 2. Cool, Then Add Cheese
Let the beef mixture cool just a bit before stirring in the cheese — this helps keep it gooey in the roll, not in the pan.
🌀 3. Assemble Crescent Rolls
Lay out dough triangles and spoon filling onto the wide ends. Roll toward the point, keeping them snug but not overstuffed.
🧈 4. Garlic Butter Finish
Brush each rollup with garlic butter before baking for that golden-brown color and crave-worthy aroma.
🔥 5. Bake & Serve
Bake until puffed and golden — about 12–15 minutes. Serve with ranch, ketchup, or even spicy aioli.
🧂 Ingredient Tips & Substitutions
🧀 Cheese Options
Cheddar adds sharpness.
Monterey Jack = mild & melty.
Pepper Jack = adds heat.
Try cream cheese for a creamier texture.
🥩 Meat Variations
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add cooked bacon bits for extra richness.
🥖 Dough Notes
Use crescent sheets instead of triangles for a neater wrap (just cut to size).
Crescent dough puffs quickly — avoid overfilling.
🍽️ Variations & Serving Ideas
🔁 Flavor Twists
Add diced pickles for a cheeseburger vibe.
Mix in taco seasoning for a Tex-Mex twist.
Try sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggie punch.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve with ketchup, ranch, BBQ sauce, or garlic aioli.
Pair with a salad or soup for a full meal.
Great for party platters, potlucks, or after-school snacks.
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
🧺 Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
🔥 Reheating
Oven: 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Microwave: 30 seconds (they’ll be softer).
⏳ Make Ahead
Assemble rollups and refrigerate uncooked for up to 24 hours.
Bake fresh when ready, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time.
🧮 Nutrition (Per Rollup Estimate)
Calories: ~220 kcal
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 2g
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free crescent dough
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes — freeze after baking. Reheat in oven at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Use cooked lentils, crumbled tofu, or a plant-based ground alternative instead of beef.
Q: Do they work with puff pastry?
A: Absolutely! Bake a little longer (15–18 minutes) for puff pastry dough.
🧡 Personal Note
These rollups are a nostalgic blend of crescent rolls, cheesy beef, and that unmistakable garlic butter topping. They’re the kind of thing I make when I want something cozy and crowd-pleasing — and the leftovers never make it past breakfast the next day.