Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups Recipe | Easy Handheld Burger Bites with Melty Cheese
These Irresistible Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are everything you love about a classic burger—wrapped up in a golden, buttery, handheld bite. Seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and savory garlic butter are rolled into soft dough and baked to perfection. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or party snacks, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and flavorful twist on cheeseburgers.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife or dough cutter
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ketchup or mustard (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
Dough:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Optional Add-ins:
- Pickles
- Bacon bits
- Sautéed onions
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
- Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and combined. Add ketchup or mustard if desired.
- Prep Dough: Roll out dough and cut into squares or triangles.
- Fill & Roll: Spoon beef mixture onto dough pieces. Roll tightly and seal edges.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Brush over rollups.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Let dough rest at room temperature before assembling for easier handling.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Freeze baked rollups for up to 2 months.
- Brush with fresh garlic butter after reheating for extra flavor.