Bacon Cheeseburger Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)
Delicious handheld bites with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, and cheddar in flaky crescent dough.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1 crescent dough sheet (or crescent rolls, seams pinched to seal)
→ Meat and Protein
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225 grams (1/2 pound) lean ground beef
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4 slices cooked bacon, chopped into pieces
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1/4 cup finely diced onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
→ Dairy
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3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the dough browns perfectly and the cheese melts evenly.
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Break up the beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain excess grease to prevent soggy pinwheels.
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Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a large surface, smoothing out folds to create an even layer for filling.
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Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the dough, then scatter cooked bacon pieces on top. Spread the warm beef mixture evenly across the dough, pressing lightly for adhesion.
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Starting at one short end, carefully roll the dough tightly but gently into a log to contain fillings. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 equal pinwheels.
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Place pinwheels flat side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Allow pinwheels to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or preferred burger sauces.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Drain excess grease after cooking beef to avoid soggy dough. Roll tightly but gently to keep fillings enclosed.
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Pinwheels freeze well and reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness.