Description
Midwestern charm shines through these Iowa party bites, packed with hearty flavors and local ingredients. Crispy, savory morsels promise to delight guests at any gathering, bringing a taste of home-style comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Dairy and Cream:
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Seasonings and Dough:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 package (8-count) crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray or parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, carefully crumbling the meat into uniform pieces and eliminating excess grease.
- Incorporate cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture, stirring continuously until ingredients meld together seamlessly and cream cheese melts completely.
- Gently unroll crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section with precision and depositing a generous spoonful of seasoned beef mixture at the center of each piece.
- Carefully fold dough triangles over the filling, creating compact, sealed pockets that encase the savory beef mixture completely.
- Arrange the assembled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each bite to promote even cooking.
- Delicately brush the top of each crescent pocket with melted butter to enhance golden browning and add a rich, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the crescents transform into a beautiful golden-brown color and appear fully cooked through.
- Remove from oven, allow a brief cooling period, and serve these delectable Iowa Party Bites while warm for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Transform these party bites into a gluten-free option by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or making your own low-carb pastry wrapper.
- Reduce the fat content by selecting lean ground beef or substituting with ground turkey for a lighter protein choice.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding finely chopped jalapeños or green onions to the beef mixture for extra zesty excitement.
- Prepare these bites ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating them uncooked, then baking just before serving to maintain maximum freshness and crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg