4-Ingredient Beef Crescent Puffs

Savory seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and flaky crescent dough come together in little golden pockets that are perfect for parties, game days, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a quick family snack. They’re warm, cheesy, buttery, and ridiculously easy.

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Spoon or small cookie scoop
• Pastry brush (optional)

Ingredients

• Ground beef (lean or regular, 80–90% lean preferred)
• Cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
• Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• Seasoning (all-purpose seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, or seasoned salt)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven according to crescent dough package directions, generally around 375°F (190°C).
2. Place a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and your seasoning. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined and the cream cheese has melted into the beef. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Cut into smaller pieces if desired.
5. Place a small spoonful of the beef and cheese mixture near the wide end of each crescent triangle.
6. Roll the dough around the filling, starting from the wide end and moving toward the point. Gently pinch or tuck the dough where necessary to seal.
7. Place each puff on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam or point tucked underneath.
8. Bake according to the crescent dough package directions, usually for about 10–15 minutes, or until the puffs are beautifully golden brown.
9. Let the beef crescent puffs cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Don't overfill the dough to prevent splitting. Cool the filling slightly before assembling to make the dough easier to work with. Seal the dough well to keep filling inside. You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3–4 days or frozen after baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 120–160 · Protein: 5–7 g · Fat: 7–10 g · Carbohydrates: 8–12 g