Bacon Garlic Cheddar Rollups (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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Optional: 40 g jalapeños, pickles, or onions, finely chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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120 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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120 g beef bacon, cooked and crumbled (go for thick-cut if you can)
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500 g ground beef (aim for 80/20 fat blend for best taste)
→ Dough and Topping
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Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped up
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2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
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40 g unsalted butter, melted and ready to go
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1 tube (roughly 250–300 g) of crescent roll dough or pizza dough
# Steps to Follow:
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Pop it in the hot oven and bake for 15–18 minutes. The rolls should get a nice golden color and you'll see cheese bubbling. Keep an eye out so they don't get too brown at the end.
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Melt your butter in a bowl. Mix in the chopped garlic, toss in some parsley if that's your thing, then slather every rollup with that goodness.
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Slice the dough log into thick pieces, about 2.5–4 cm wide. Lay them on your lined baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Make sure they're not touching.
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Toss the cheddar cheese over the meat mix. Starting at the long edge with no border, roll up the dough into a log and pinch it closed so nothing leaks.
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Spread your dough onto a floured counter. For crescent rolls, mash the seams together to make a single 23x33 cm rectangle. Pile the cooled beef mixture on, leaving a border on one long side. Press the filling in a little.
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Once the beef is cooked and drained, mix in the bacon so it’s in every bite. Move the pan off the burner and cool a bit, about 5 minutes.
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Throw the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up as it browns; this takes about 5–7 minutes until no pink is left. Season with pepper and salt while it cooks.
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Fire up your oven to 190°C. Grab a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper.
# Additional Tips:
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Let the meat filling cool down a bit before adding to the dough—otherwise, it can get too squishy to handle.
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Want more punch? Add a layer of sliced pickles, jalapeños, or onions when mixing the beef.