Looking for a dinner that hits the spot without the stress of a long prep list? These Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups are the ultimate weeknight solution. We've taken all the juicy, cheesy flavors of a classic burger and tucked them into a golden, flaky crust brushed with savory garlic butter. Forget the messy buns and the grill, this recipe is fast, family-friendly, and uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Whether you're feeding hungry kids or just craving comfort food, this 30-minute meal is about to become your new go-to.
Whether you're making garlic butter bacon cheeseburger rollups for a party appetizer or game-day food, or a cheeseburger roll up with crescent rolls for an easy weeknight dinner, these are guaranteed to disappear fast. The garlic butter brushed golden crust makes them irresistible!
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- Why You'll Love These Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Ingredients for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- How to Make Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- My Top Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Little Moments in the Kitchen
- Substitutions for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Variations on Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Equipment for Making Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Storage Tips for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Adam's Tip for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- FAQ About Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Conclusion
- Related
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Why You'll Love These Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- All the burger flavor, none of the mess. These cheeseburger flavors wrapped in dough give you everything you love about a cheeseburger in a neat, easy-to-eat package.
- Ready in 30 minutes. This garlic butter beef cheese roll ups recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for hectic weeknights.
- Crowd-pleasing party food. These garlic butter cheeseburger bombs are ideal for serving at gatherings because everyone loves handheld food.
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
Simple ingredients create these crave-worthy rollups.
What You'll Need
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Dough:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Why These Ingredients Matter
Bacon adds smoky flavor. The crispy bacon and melted cheddar combination gives these rollups that classic bacon cheeseburger taste everyone loves.
Two cheeses create the perfect melt. Using both cheddar and mozzarella gives you the sharp flavor of cheddar plus the gooey, stretchy texture of mozzarella.
Garlic butter makes them special. The buttery garlic seasoning profile brushed on top transforms simple dough into something restaurant-quality and addictive.
How to Make Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
Step-by-Step Directions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the beef. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasonings. Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix in cheese and bacon. Add the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and shredded mozzarella to the seasoned ground beef with bacon and cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Prepare the dough. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. If using pizza dough, roll it out and cut into 8 rectangles.
- Fill and roll. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll up tightly, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides as you go. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make garlic butter. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic, dried parsley, and garlic powder to create the garlic butter brushed golden crust.
- Brush with garlic butter. Generously brush each rollup with the garlic butter mixture using a pastry brush.
- Bake until golden. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the rollups are golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Brush with any remaining garlic butter immediately after removing from the oven. Serve these garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollups warm.
Quick Tip: Don't overfill the crescent rolls or they'll burst open while baking. About 2 tablespoons of filling per rollup is the perfect amount!
My Top Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Let the beef cool slightly. If the meat mixture is too hot when you add the cheese, it will melt before you can roll them up, making them messy.
- Seal the edges well. Press the seam and edges of each rollup firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Use fresh garlic in the butter. Fresh minced garlic in the butter tastes so much better than garlic powder alone and really makes these special.
- Serve with dipping sauces. These are delicious with ketchup, mustard, ranch, or even a spicy mayo for dipping.
Little Moments in the Kitchen
When I first made these garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollups, Adam peeked over my shoulder and asked, "Are we having hamburgers for dinner?" I explained that we were making something even better - cheeseburgers wrapped up in dough with garlic butter. His eyes got huge. "That sounds amazing! Can I help?" I let him help me roll up the crescent rolls, and he got a little too enthusiastic with the filling on the first one. "Oops, that's too much!" he laughed as cheese oozed out the sides. When they came out of the oven all golden and garlicky, he grabbed one immediately. "Mom, these are like cheeseburger hot pockets but way better!"
Grandma Viola came over just as I was brushing on the garlic butter. She smiled and said, "You know, we used to make something similar when I was young, but we called them meat pockets. The secret is brushing that butter on while they're still hot - it soaks right in and makes them taste like they came from a fancy bakery. And don't be stingy with the garlic. That's what makes them special."
For more easy ground beef dinners, try our Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks. Another family favorite!
Substitutions for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Ground beef: Use ground turkey, ground chicken, or even plant-based ground meat for a different protein.
- Bacon: Skip the bacon for regular cheeseburger rollups, or use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Crescent rolls: Use pizza dough, puff pastry, or make a cheeseburger roll up with tortillas for a different wrapper.
- Cheddar cheese: Swap with American cheese, pepper jack, or Swiss for different flavors.
Variations on Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups (Classic Version): Follow the recipe above for the traditional version with seasoned ground beef with bacon and cheese and that perfect garlic butter brushed golden crust.
- Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Bombs (Round Shape): Use pizza dough cut into squares, place filling in the center, and pinch all edges together to form balls for garlic butter cheeseburger bombs instead of rollups.
- Cheeseburger Roll Up with Tortillas (Low-Carb Option): Use large flour tortillas instead of crescent dough, fill with the beef mixture, roll tightly, brush with garlic butter, and bake for a cheeseburger roll up with tortillas version.
- Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups Recipe (Extra Bacon): Double the bacon and add some to the garlic butter for an ultra-indulgent garlic butter bacon cheeseburger rollups recipe.
- Cheeseburger Roll Up with Crescent Rolls (Easy Weeknight): Keep it simple with just ground beef, cheddar cheese, and basic seasonings wrapped in crescent rolls for the easiest cheeseburger roll up with crescent rolls version.
If you love handheld dinners, check out our Bang Bang Chicken Sliders. Another crowd-pleaser!
Equipment for Making Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Large skillet: For browning the seasoned ground beef and cooking the onions and garlic.
- Large baking sheet: Essential for baking the rollups with enough space between them so they brown evenly.
- Parchment paper: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier for this crescent or pizza dough rollup technique.
- Pastry brush: For brushing the garlic butter onto each rollup before and after baking.
- Small mixing bowl: For mixing the melted butter with garlic and herbs.
Storage Tips for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
- Refrigerator: Store leftover rollups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes to restore the crispy exterior.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked assembled rollups on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the baking time.
- Make-ahead tip: Assemble the rollups up to 4 hours ahead, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Brush with garlic butter just before baking.
- Reheating tip: Reheat in the oven, not the microwave, to keep the outside crispy and the inside warm.
Looking for more comfort food? Try our Hobo Casserole. Vintage classic!
Adam's Tip for Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
"Don't put too much filling in each one or it'll explode in the oven! I learned that the hard way. And make sure you brush on lots of that garlic butter - that's the best part!"
FAQ About Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
What comes on the garlic butter bacon cheeseburger at Sonic?
Sonic's garlic butter bacon cheeseburger features a beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese (usually American), pickles, grilled onions, mayo, and a signature garlic butter sauce, all on a toasted bun. While our garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollups are inspired by those same delicious flavors, we've transformed them into a handheld rollup format using crescent dough. Our version includes seasoned ground beef with bacon and cheese, wrapped in dough and brushed with homemade garlic butter for that same buttery garlic seasoning profile. The beauty of making these garlic butter bacon cheeseburger rollups at home is you can customize the fillings to your taste - add pickles inside if you want that classic burger flavor, or keep it simple with just beef, bacon, and cheese.
Is the Sonic garlic butter burger good?
Yes, Sonic's garlic butter burger is very popular because the combination of savory beef, crispy bacon, and rich garlic butter creates an addictive flavor profile that sets it apart from regular cheeseburgers. That said, these homemade garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollups capture those same crave-worthy flavors in a fun, portable format that's perfect for parties or easy dinners. The garlic butter brushed golden crust on our rollups gives you that same buttery, garlicky taste but in savory pinch-sized handheld bites that are easier to eat and more fun to serve. Plus, making them at home means you control the quality of ingredients and can make them exactly to your liking. Many people prefer these garlic butter cheeseburger bombs because they're less messy than traditional burgers and you get garlic butter in every single bite!
What's the unhealthiest item at Sonic?
While we're focused on homemade garlic butter bacon cheeseburger rollups here, it's worth noting that fast food items high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium are generally considered less healthy options. At Sonic, items like large shakes, foot-long hot dogs, and loaded burgers with multiple patties tend to be the highest in calories and fat. However, when you make these garlic butter beef cheese roll ups at home, you have complete control over the ingredients. You can use leaner ground beef (90/10 instead of 80/20), reduce the amount of cheese, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon, or even make a healthier version by baking without butter. The homemade version of this juicy cheeseburger-inspired snack allows you to enjoy the flavors you love while making choices that fit your dietary preferences.
How many calories are in a garlic butter burger from Sonic?
A Sonic garlic butter bacon cheeseburger typically contains between 900 to 1,100 calories depending on size and customizations, plus it's high in saturated fat and sodium. Our homemade garlic butter beef cheeseburger rollup recipe is more portion-controlled - each rollup contains approximately 200 to 250 calories, depending on how generously you fill them. Because these are smaller, individually portioned servings rather than a full-sized burger, they're easier to fit into a balanced meal. You can serve 2 to 3 rollups per person along with a salad or vegetables for a complete dinner that's more reasonable calorie-wise than a fast-food burger. Plus, making the cheeseburger roll up with crescent rolls at home means you can adjust ingredients to reduce calories if desired, such as using reduced-fat cheese or skipping the bacon for a lighter version.
For more rollup inspiration, check out this Cheeseburger Garbage Bread recipe from Allrecipes.
Conclusion
Dinner shouldn't be a chore, and with these beefy rollups, it certainly isn't! They offer the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and a melty, savory center that everyone at the table will love. If you're looking to switch things up, try dipping them in your favorite burger sauce or serving them alongside a crisp green salad. Don't forget to save this recipe for those busy Tuesdays when you need a win in the kitchen. Happy cooking!
If this recipe becomes your new go-to for busy nights, please leave a 5-star rating below! I'd love to hear: did you make them as rollups or try the bomb shape? For more easy dinners, try our Cajun Sausage Pasta. Happy cooking!
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Garlic Butter Beef Cheeseburger Rollups
Equipment
- Large Skillet For browning the ground beef evenly
- Large baking sheet Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup
- Wooden spoon
- Pastry brush For brushing on the garlic butter
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 works best for juicy flavor
- 6 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cans crescent roll dough 8 ounces each
- 0.25 cup butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced for garlic butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and softened. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Spoon filling onto the wide end of each triangle and roll up snugly.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and garlic powder.
- Place rollups seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter and serve warm.
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