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Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups

A mouthwatering, family-style favorite inspired by classic cheeseburgers

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Filling

500 g (1 lb) ground beef
6 slices beef or turkey bacon (cooked & crumbled)
1 small onion (finely diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Cheese & Dough

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)

Garlic Butter

3 tbsp butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Filling

In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy → crumble and set aside.
In the same pan, cook ground beef until browned.
Add onion & garlic → sauté until soft.
Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
Mix in crumbled bacon.
Let mixture cool slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough

Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
Spread the beef mixture evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

3️⃣ Roll & Slice

Roll the dough tightly into a log (like cinnamon rolls).
Slice into 1–1½ inch thick pieces.

4️⃣ Bake

Place rollups in a greased baking dish.
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.

5️⃣ Add Garlic Butter

Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
Brush generously over hot rollups right after baking.

Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving – 2 rollups)

Calories: 450–550 kcal
Protein: 20–25 g
Carbs: 30–35 g
Fat: 28–35 g

Tips for Perfect Rollups

Use lean beef (85/15) for best balance of flavor and grease
Let filling cool → prevents soggy dough
Add pickles inside for a true cheeseburger taste 🥒
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a burger-style finish

Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes!

Assemble rollups, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Q2: Can I freeze them?

Yes:

Freeze before baking
Bake from frozen at 180°C (350°F) for ~30 minutes

Q3: What dough can I use instead?

Puff pastry (flakier)
Homemade bread dough
Tortillas (for a quick version)

Q4: How do I make it spicy?

Add jalapeños 🌶️
Mix hot sauce into beef filling
Use pepper jack cheese

Q5: Can I make it healthier?

Use ground turkey or chicken
Reduce cheese
Use whole wheat dough

Q6: What can I serve with this?

Fries or potato wedges 🍟
Coleslaw
Simple green salad
Dipping sauces (ketchup, mayo, garlic sauce)

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