Cheesy, buttery, beefy, soft, crispy & absolutely addictive
🎉 Introduction
If you love cheeseburgers, garlic bread, and warm buttery snacks, these Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are about to become your new obsession. They take everything delicious about a juicy cheeseburger — seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, savory garlic, buttery flavor — and wrap it all inside soft, flaky crescent roll dough. The result is a golden, cheesy, buttery rollup that tastes like the perfect fusion between a cheeseburger and a garlic breadstick.
These rollups are ideal for game day snacks, easy dinners, family-friendly meals, party appetizers, lunchbox treats, or cozy night cravings. They require only a handful of ingredients but taste incredibly rich, comforting, and satisfying. Each bite delivers tender beef, gooey cheese, warm dough, and a coating of garlic butter brushed on top for the perfect finish.
They’re fast, simple, budget-friendly, and always the first thing to disappear at any gathering. Let’s make the perfect cheeseburger rollups with bold garlic flavor and melty cheddar in every bite.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Silicone brush
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
🛒 Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the Rollups
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional for stronger flavor)
Everything is fully halal-friendly and incredibly flavorful.
👩🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned.
Step 3: Stir in minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 4: Cook the seasoned beef for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 5: Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
Step 6: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on each dough triangle.
Step 7: Add a spoonful of the beef mixture to the wide end of each triangle.
Step 8: Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the tip, forming a stuffed rollup.
Step 9: Place all rollups seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 10: Mix melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Step 11: Brush each rollup generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Step 12: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 13: Brush lightly with extra garlic butter after baking for extra flavor.
Step 14: Serve warm with dipping sauces like ketchup, mayo, or spicy sauce.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 12 rollups
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Perfect for a quick dinner or snack.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container for 3 days.
Reheating
- Oven: 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes
- Air fryer: 3–4 minutes at 350°F
- Microwave: 20–30 seconds (softest but least crispy)
Freezer
Freeze baked rollups for up to 2 months.
Reheat frozen rollups in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
🥄 Variations
1. Spicy Cheeseburger Rollups
Add sriracha, chili flakes, or jalapeños to the beef.
2. BBQ Cheeseburger Rollups
Replace Worcestershire with BBQ sauce.
3. Pizza Cheeseburger Rollups
Add mozzarella + Italian seasoning.
4. Bacon-Free “Bacon Cheeseburger” Version
Use halal beef bacon or smoked paprika for flavor.
5. Veggie-Loaded Version
Add finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions.
6. Extra Cheesy Rollups
Double the cheddar or add mozzarella for stretch.
7. Sesame Cheeseburger Rollups
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use another type of cheese?
Yes — mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack work well.
2. Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough?
Yes — it gives a crispier, flakier roll.
3. How do I keep rollups from opening?
Place them seam-side down and pinch the dough slightly.
4. Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — prepare and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking.
5. Are they good cold?
Yes — they’re great in lunchboxes.
6. Can I air fry instead of bake?
Absolutely — air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
7. Can I freeze them before baking?
Yes — freeze on a tray, then bake directly from frozen.
8. What dipping sauces pair best?
Ketchup, spicy mayo, ranch, garlic aioli, or burger sauce.
9. Can I use turkey or chicken instead of beef?
Yes — ground turkey and ground chicken both work great.
10. Do I need the garlic butter topping?
It’s optional, but it makes the rollups much more flavorful.
🏁 Conclusion
These Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are everything you want in a quick comfort food recipe: cheesy, buttery, savory, and incredibly satisfying. They combine juicy seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, and flaky crescent dough brushed with aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for parties, snacks, family dinners, game nights, or even meal prep, these rollups are guaranteed to impress every time.
With only a few everyday ingredients, you can create a warm, comforting, crave-worthy dish that tastes like a homemade cheeseburger wrapped in garlic bread. Once you make these, they’ll instantly become a repeat favorite.
Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Notes
Refrigerator Store in an airtight container for 3 days. Reheating Oven: 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes Air fryer: 3–4 minutes at 350°F Microwave: 20–30 seconds (softest but least crispy) Freezer Freeze baked rollups for up to 2 months. Reheat frozen rollups in the oven or air fryer for best texture. 🥄 Variations
1. Spicy Cheeseburger Rollups Add sriracha, chili flakes, or jalapeños to the beef. 2. BBQ Cheeseburger Rollups Replace Worcestershire with BBQ sauce. 3. Pizza Cheeseburger Rollups Add mozzarella + Italian seasoning. 4. Bacon-Free “Bacon Cheeseburger” Version Use halal beef bacon or smoked paprika for flavor. 5. Veggie-Loaded Version Add finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions. 6. Extra Cheesy Rollups Double the cheddar or add mozzarella for stretch. 7. Sesame Cheeseburger Rollups Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use another type of cheese? Yes — mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack work well. 2. Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough? Yes — it gives a crispier, flakier roll. 3. How do I keep rollups from opening? Place them seam-side down and pinch the dough slightly. 4. Can I make these ahead of time? Yes — prepare and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking. 5. Are they good cold? Yes — they’re great in lunchboxes. 6. Can I air fry instead of bake? Absolutely — air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. 7. Can I freeze them before baking? Yes — freeze on a tray, then bake directly from frozen. 8. What dipping sauces pair best? Ketchup, spicy mayo, ranch, garlic aioli, or burger sauce. 9. Can I use turkey or chicken instead of beef? Yes — ground turkey and ground chicken both work great. 10. Do I need the garlic butter topping? It’s optional, but it makes the rollups much more flavorful. 🏁 Conclusion These Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are everything you want in a quick comfort food recipe: cheesy, buttery, savory, and incredibly satisfying. They combine juicy seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, and flaky crescent dough brushed with aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for parties, snacks, family dinners, game nights, or even meal prep, these rollups are guaranteed to impress every time. With only a few everyday ingredients, you can create a warm, comforting, crave-worthy dish that tastes like a homemade cheeseburger wrapped in garlic bread. Once you make these, they’ll instantly become a repeat favorite.
