Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 450g lean ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 4-6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
03 - 240g shredded cheddar or American cheese
04 - 1 sheet pre-rolled puff pastry

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 30g unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2.5ml garlic powder

→ Seasoning & Garnish

07 - Kosher salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Sesame seeds (optional)

→ Optional Additions

10 - Caramelized onions, finely chopped
11 - Finely chopped pickles
12 - Sliced jalapeños
13 - Mustard or ketchup, for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it browns. Season generously with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat thoroughly from the skillet.
03 - Stir the crumbled cooked bacon and shredded cheese directly into the hot ground beef. Mix until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated, creating a cohesive filling.
04 - On a lightly floured work surface, carefully unroll the sheet of puff pastry. Roll it out into a rectangle approximately 25x30 cm (10x12 inches). If using crescent roll dough, firmly pinch the seams together to create a solid sheet.
05 - Evenly spread the beef, bacon, and cheese mixture over the entire surface of the puff pastry, leaving a 1.25 cm (½-inch) border along the edges. Optionally, drizzle with ketchup or mustard over the filling for an extra layer of flavor.
06 - Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Press the final edge firmly to seal. For easier slicing, you may optionally chill the log in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
07 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pastry log into individual 2.5 cm (1-inch) thick slices.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and garlic powder until well combined.
09 - Brush the tops of each rollup slice with the prepared garlic butter. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal. Arrange the rollups on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are slightly spaced apart.
10 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
11 - Allow the rollups to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring. Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauces.

# Notes:

01 - Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the log and refrigerate up to 12 hours in advance. Slice and bake when ready for a quick party appetizer.
02 - Cheese Variations: Experiment with other cheeses such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, provolone, or even Velveeta for varying textures and flavors.
03 - Spice It Up: Incorporate chopped jalapeños and use pepper jack cheese in the filling for a spicy kick.
04 - Mushroom Swiss Style: Replace cheddar/American cheese with Swiss and add sautéed mushrooms to the beef mixture.
05 - Bacon BBQ Fusion: Substitute ketchup or mustard with barbecue sauce in the filling for a smoky-sweet profile.
06 - Low-Carb Adaptation: For a low-carb alternative, use large low-carb tortilla wraps instead of puff pastry and bake them in muffin tins. Note that cooking times may vary.
07 - Dipping Sauce Suggestions: Enhance your rollups with an array of dipping sauces like ketchup, spicy ketchup, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, Ranch dressing, chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce, or cheese sauce.

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