Iowa Party Bites Crescent Rolls (Recipe for Printing)
Creamy ranch beef wrapped in flaky crescent dough creates crowd-pleasing party bites, perfect for winter gatherings or game days. Savory, golden, and ready in under an hour. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Dough and Assembly
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1 package crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
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Add softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until mixture is smooth and combined.
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each triangle.
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Fold dough over filling to form bite-sized pockets and place on prepared baking sheet.
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Brush tops with melted butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing for even blending.