Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Look no further. This Cheeseburger Crescent Bake is not only easy to make, but it’s also a hit with the whole family. It’s ready in just 1 hour and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. crescent rolls
- 1/8 c. chopped onion
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 c. shredded cheese
- 1 beaten egg
Baking Instructions
- Press crescent rolls in 13 x 9-inch pan, forming crust 1/2-inch up edge.
- Brown hamburger in skillet with onion.
- Drain grease.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over crescent rolls.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350°.
- Kids love this!
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Cheeseburger Crescent Bake Saga
You know that moment when you’re staring into the abyss of your fridge, contemplating a dinner of cheese slices and leftover potato salad? Well, that was me last night. But then, like a beacon of hope, I spotted it. A lonely pound of **ground beef** hiding behind a suspiciously old bottle of ketchup. Thus began my unexpected journey into the world of Cheeseburger Crescent Bake.
The Gatherings of a Random Chef
First off, I had to gather the knights of my kitchen roundtable. These included: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 (8 oz.) pkg. crescent rolls, 1/8 c. chopped **onion**, 1 tsp. **Worcestershire sauce**, 1 tsp. **lemon juice**, 1/2 tsp. **paprika**, 1/4 tsp. **garlic powder**, 1/2 tsp. **salt**, 1/8 tsp. **pepper**, 2 c. shredded cheese, and 1 beaten **egg**. I felt like a proper kitchen wizard assembling my potion ingredients!
The Beginning of the Dough-y Affair
First up was dealing with the **crescent rolls**. Now, I’ve wrestled with these tubes of potential before, but this time I had to press them into a 13 x 9-inch pan, forming a crust half an inch up the edge. This was like trying to convince a toddler to wear a hat. But, after some firm but loving persuasion (and maybe a bit of swearing), we had ourselves a crust!
The Great Beef Browning
Next, I had to brown the **ground beef** in a skillet with the onion. Browning might sound simple, but when you’re trying to break up a solid block of beef while simultaneously not crying from the onion fumes, it feels more like a test of endurance. However, the aroma that filled my kitchen was heavenly. I felt like a Michelin star chef (just minus the clean, white apron and the fancy hat).
The Mixing Bowl Madness
After draining the grease, I had to remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. The Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and paprika created a smell that was like a party in my nostrils. And the garlic powder, salt, and pepper? Well, they were like the life of that party! Then came the shredded cheese, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with cheese. It’s the duct tape of the cooking world. It fixes everything!
Ode to the Oven
The final step was to spread this concoction over the crescent rolls and then bake it for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°. There’s nothing quite like playing ‘hot potato’ with a 350° oven. But the sizzle it made, oh boy! It was like the crescendo in a symphony, the climax in this comedy-drama of cheeseburger crescent baking.
The Verdict
And you know what? It was delicious! The crust was golden, the beef was juicy, and the cheese was melted to perfection. The flavors blended together in a dance that was more delightful than any reality TV show dance-off. Oh, and just as the recipe predicted, the kids did love it. They practically inhaled it!
So, there you have it. My unexpected journey into the world of Cheeseburger Crescent Bake. From the crust trials to the mixing bowl madness, it was a wild ride. But I’d do it all over again for the delicious end result. Bon Appétit!
