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Iowa Party Bites Recipe

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Iowa Party Bites are delicious bite-sized pockets filled with a savory blend of ground beef, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack, these easy-to-make treats bake to golden perfection with a buttery, garlicky finish.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dough & Topping

  • 1 package crescent roll dough (8-count)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once cooked, drain any excess fat to keep the mixture from being greasy.
  3. Combine Filling Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cream cheese melts completely and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles according to the package directions.
  5. Fill and Shape Bites: Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture into the center of each crescent triangle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges gently to seal, forming bite-sized pockets.
  6. Brush with Butter: Place the filled crescent rolls onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a brush, lightly coat the tops of each pocket with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
  8. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve the Iowa Party Bites warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid soggy pockets.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
  • These bites can be made ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best results.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or a plant-based ground meat alternative.

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