This Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups Recipe turns your favorite cheeseburger flavors into a buttery, cheesy, hand-held snack that’s perfect for any occasion. When you take the best parts of a juicy bacon cheeseburger and wrap them up in soft, golden dough with garlic butter and melty cheese, you get something truly special. These are not just a quick meal idea; they’re a flavor-packed, crowd-pleasing twist on burger night. Easy to make and fun to eat, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, party snacks, or game-day appetizers.
Picture this: seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon bits, gooey cheddar cheese, all rolled inside buttery crescent dough or pizza dough, then brushed with a savory garlic butter that takes everything to the next level. They bake up golden and crisp on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside. Serve them with dipping sauces like ketchup, ranch, or burger sauce, and you’ve got a snackable, dippable hit that tastes like your favorite cheeseburger in rollup form.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 can refrigerated crescent dough sheet (or pizza dough)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Dipping sauces: ketchup, mustard, burger sauce, or ranch
Optional additions:
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Pickles, finely chopped
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Diced red onion
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Jalapeño slices for heat
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Sesame seeds for topping
Preparation
Cook the filling
Step 1: Brown the ground beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Step 2: Add seasonings and condiments
Stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 1–2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
Step 3: Add bacon and cheese
Turn off the heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese. Let the cheese begin to melt into the warm beef mixture. Set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the rollups
Step 4: Prepare the dough
Unroll the crescent dough (or pizza dough) onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press or roll into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
Step 5: Add the filling
Spoon the beef, bacon, and cheese mixture evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Press down lightly to help it stay in place.
Step 6: Roll and slice
Carefully roll up the dough from one long edge to the other, like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam to seal. Use a serrated knife to slice into 1 to 1½ inch thick rounds.
Bake and finish
Step 7: Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the rollups cut side up, spaced slightly apart.
Step 8: Make garlic butter
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves. Brush the tops of the rollups with the garlic butter.
Step 9: Bake to golden perfection
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Step 10: Serve and dip
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces. These rollups are great with ketchup, ranch, burger sauce, or even a spicy aioli.
Variation
Customize your Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups with your favorite burger toppings and fillings:
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Big Mac Style: Add a layer of chopped pickles and Thousand Island dressing to the filling.
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Spicy Rollups: Mix in chopped jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for heat.
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BBQ Bacon Version: Replace ketchup with BBQ sauce and add a dash of smoked paprika.
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Cheeseburger Sliders: Bake in a casserole dish, brush with garlic butter, and slice into squares.
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Breakfast Version: Use scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage with bacon and cheese.
COOKING Note
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Let the beef filling cool slightly before adding to the dough to avoid tearing.
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Crescent dough gives a lighter, flakier roll; pizza dough gives a chewier, bready texture.
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For extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.
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Don’t overfill—the rollups can burst open during baking.
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Bake until golden and bubbling for best results. Undercooked dough can be gummy.
Tips
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Cook the bacon ahead of time for a quicker prep.
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Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
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If dough is hard to roll, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
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Let rollups cool for 2–3 minutes before serving—they’ll hold together better.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Nutritional Information (per rollup, approx. 12 per batch)
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Calories: 210
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Protein: 9g
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Fat: 14g
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Sugar: 1g
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Sodium: 280mg
Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on dough type and added toppings.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare the rollups and refrigerate (uncooked) for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely. Freeze baked rollups on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Reheat in the oven from frozen at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
Do I have to use crescent dough?
No—you can use pizza dough, homemade dough, or even puff pastry for a flakier version.
What cheese works best?
Cheddar is classic, but you can also use mozzarella, pepper jack, or a shredded blend.
Can I add vegetables?
Sure! Try finely chopped onions, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers—just avoid watery veggies like tomatoes.
Conclusion
Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups are the perfect mashup of cheeseburgers and pull-apart bread—easy to make, impossible to resist. Packed with savory beef, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and brushed with buttery garlic flavor, they’re a total win for weeknight dinners, party trays, and snack time. Whether you dip them, drizzle them, or devour them plain, these rollups are guaranteed to disappear fast. They’re quick, customizable, and crowd-approved—your new favorite way to do burger night, rolled up and ready to serve.
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Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups Recipe
- Total Time: 38 min
Ingredients
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 can refrigerated crescent dough sheet (or pizza dough)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Dipping sauces: ketchup, mustard, burger sauce, or ranch
Optional additions:
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Pickles, finely chopped
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Diced red onion
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Jalapeño slices for heat
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Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the ground beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Step 2: Add seasonings and condiments
Stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 1–2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
Step 3: Add bacon and cheese
Turn off the heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese. Let the cheese begin to melt into the warm beef mixture. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4: Prepare the dough
Unroll the crescent dough (or pizza dough) onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press or roll into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
Step 5: Add the filling
Spoon the beef, bacon, and cheese mixture evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Press down lightly to help it stay in place.
Step 6: Roll and slice
Carefully roll up the dough from one long edge to the other, like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam to seal. Use a serrated knife to slice into 1 to 1½ inch thick rounds.
Step 7: Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the rollups cut side up, spaced slightly apart.
Step 8: Make garlic butter
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves. Brush the tops of the rollups with the garlic butter.
Step 9: Bake to golden perfection
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Step 10: Serve and dip
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces. These rollups are great with ketchup, ranch, burger sauce, or even a spicy aioli.
Notes
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Let the beef filling cool slightly before adding to the dough to avoid tearing.
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Crescent dough gives a lighter, flakier roll; pizza dough gives a chewier, bready texture.
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For extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.
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Don’t overfill—the rollups can burst open during baking.
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Bake until golden and bubbling for best results. Undercooked dough can be gummy.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Protein: 9 g