Crescent Roll Meat Pies
These mini crescent roll meat pies are a true testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a delightful dish that’s sure to satisfy any appetite.
The heart of these pies lies in the savory meat and melted cheese filling. The combination of well-seasoned, succulent meat and gooey, melted cheese creates a symphony of flavors that’s nothing short of irresistible. It’s a harmonious blend of richness and savoriness that’s bound to leave your taste buds singing.
Encased in a cocoon of buttery, flaky crescent roll dough, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures. The crisp, golden exterior gives way to a tender, flavorful center, making each mouthful a journey of taste and texture.
The simplicity and ease of preparation make these mini meat pies a go-to for quick meals or impromptu gatherings. With minimal effort, you can whip up a batch in no time, leaving you with a delicious, homemade dish that’s sure to please.
Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course, these mini crescent roll meat pies are a versatile addition to any mealtime. Their small size makes them perfect for sharing, and their delectable flavor ensures they’ll be a hit with family and friends alike.
In a world where complex recipes often take center stage, these mini meat pies remind us that sometimes, it’s the simple pleasures that truly shine. They’re a testament to the fact that great food doesn’t always require a long list of ingredients or hours in the kitchen. With a bit of creativity and a touch of love, you can create a dish that’s both comforting and delicious!
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What You’ll Need To Make Crescent Roll Meat Pies
- lunchmeat roast beef
- lunchmeat chicken
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- crescent roll dough
- Ro-Tel tomatoes
How to Make Crescent Roll Meat Pies
Start by dicing the roast beef and chicken lunch meats on a cutting board.
Then, prepare a baking sheet by spraying with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Open the chilled crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. This is best if your dough is really cold. If you let it sit at room temperature it gets very sticky and stretchy and harder to work with.
Divide and place the chopped lunchmeat, shredded mozzarella cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese in center of the widest part of the dough triangle.
And a teaspoon of drained Ro-Tel tomatoes, making sure you leave plenty of room at the edge to seal the packet.
Start by folding the two corners of the dough along the short side of the triangle.
Then roll the remaining dough around the meat and cheese mixture.
Once rolled, seal the edges by gently pushing the ridges into the dough underneath.
Place the Crescent Roll Meat Pies on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve the mini meat pies immediately!
How To Store Crescent Roll Meat Pies
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat them in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until heated through.
- You can also freeze them as described below for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating as above.
Campfire Meat Pies
Here’s what I do if I’m taking my meat pies camping. First, allow them to cool completely. Then wrap them individually in aluminum foil and place these wrapped bundles in a labeled zipper-seal bag. Place them in the fridge or freezer, depending on if your trip is in a couple of days or a couple of weeks.
Transport them to the campsite in an ice-filled cooler. Place them at the fire’s edge or over hot coals until heated through.
Recipe Variations for Crescent Roll Meat Pies
Here are some other pie filling suggestions:
- Mini Shepherd’s Pies: cooked ground pork or ground beef with the diced frozen veggies of your choice: carrots, potato, onion, bell pepper, or green peas.
- Leftover pulled pork, leftover shredded chicken, or leftover pulled BBQ chicken with barbecue sauce.
- Italian hand-held meat pies: cooked ground beef, shredded mozzarella cheese, and spaghetti sauce. Another option is to use marinara sauce as a dipping sauce.
- Sloppy Joe meat pies
- Cheeseburger mini pies: browned ground beef cooked with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder and onions. Then add your favorite cheeseburger toppings: ketchup, mustard, pickle slices, and/or American cheese.
- Mini taco hand pies: ground beef browned with taco seasoning. Then add your favorite taco toppings: drained black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, and/or salsa.
- Your favorite pizza toppings, like deli roast beef, diced bell pepper and onion, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- A single chicken nugget with cheese.
- Cooked bacon bits and cooked ground sausage with cheese.
- Deli ham with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Use your favorite type of shredded cheese.
- Add your favorite sauce: ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, or BBQ sauce.
FAQs for Crescent Roll Meat Pies
Can I customize the filling with different ingredients?
Absolutely! While the recipe suggests roast beef and chicken, you can get creative with other fillings like ground pork, pulled pork, or even vegetarian options like sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
What role do the cheeses play in this recipe?
The shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses add a creamy and gooey texture to the filling, complementing the savory flavors of the meat.
How do you ensure the pies have a crispy and golden exterior?
The pies get their crispy and golden exterior from the buttery, flaky crescent roll dough. It’s important to work with the dough while it’s still cold to achieve the desired texture.
What do you serve with crescent roll meat pies?
If you want to serve your mini meat pies as a main dish, here are some side dish suggestions:
- Parmesan Oven Fries
- Low-Carb Baked Zucchini Fries
- Greek Salad
- Southern Scalloped Potatoes
- Fresh Green Beans
- Summer Corn Salad
- Roast Vegetables
- Simple Zucchini and Squash Recipe
- Collard Greens With Hot Pepper Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 container original crescent roll dough
For Each Individual Meat Pie
- 1 tbsp deli roast beef
- 1 tbsp deli chicken
- 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp drained Ro-Tel tomatoes, sauce, or add-ins of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350.
- Open chilled crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. This is best if your dough is really cold. If you let it sit at room temperature it gets very sticky and stretchy and harder to work with.1 container original crescent roll dough
- Now add your ingredients one at a time to the center of the dough triangle. Just make sure you leave plenty of room at the edge to seal the packet.1 tbsp deli roast beef, 1 tbsp deli chicken, 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp drained Ro-Tel tomatoes, sauce, or add-ins of your choice
- Roll the triangle of dough into your meat pie ball. Fold the edges and roll to seal up each pie.
- Place the meat pies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake them at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and serve immediately.
What a great idea!! I think it’d be good as breakfast ones, with scrambled eggs and sausage gravy! or just eggs, bits of bacon and some cheddar cheese.
Or shredded beef (leftover roast) with some potatoes and carrots with beef gravy
Or dessert ones, with a cream cheese mixture and raspberry jam!
I love cresants!! They would be good with anything wrapped inside! 🙂
I do something similar, but with two crescent rolls sealed together making a pouch with the stuff in the middle. I take 1 cup rotisserie chicken, 2 ounce of cream cheese, 1 tbsp of milk, 2 tbsp of butter, some onion and any other veg that you like (I’ve used red pepper, celery, broccoli – all good). So, you 4 squares with the chicken mix in the middle, twist the ends together and seal it and bake if on 350 for 20-25 min. Very yummy!
My 4.5 year old son and I made cheeseburger pockets last night and we all loved them. I used thin-crust refrigerated pizza dough and it worked great. I have a picture but don’t know if I can add it or not! 🙂 Thanks Christy. Oh we did the burrito dessert too with sunflower-butter and marshmallows. YUM!
Made something like this last night. Made up our pizza dough recipe, pull off small piece (after allowed to rise a little bit), roll out into a little round form, put in cut up kielbasa, onion, cheddar cheese, roll up and bake at 400. I personally like green pepper in mine and I’ve made them with chicken, broccoli, onion and cheese. No sauce. We dip in BBQ sauce or hot mustard. That way, if decided to travel with it, you can opt on the mess of sauce dripping out! We call these….ROLL UPS!! I’ve done leftover pot roast, pork, pepperoni, whatever and dip in favorite condiment. Oh, when just out of oven, rub a stick of butter over top and sprinkle with garlic salt, if you like.
My 11 year old daughter has informed me that we need to make these with pizza ingredients. Thanks Christy!
These look amazing!!!
One more variation that I have made in the past, in a more bite-sized way (Cut the crescent into 3 separate triangles, then fill and fold):
Cream cheese and chopped pepperoni, using pizza sauce for dipping.
I am sure you could change the meat or add some veggies depending on your taste, but the heated cream cheese is rich and flavorful.
As always, thanks for posting such a great recipe!
Great idea! I just made some (regular sized though) with cream cheese, oregano and pepperoni. Also made some with cream cheese and pastrami. I sprinkled oregano on the pizza ones so we can tell them apart. Both of them are SO good! I even used the light crescent rolls, light cream cheese, turkey pepperoni and turkey pastrami. Also, I can definitely see making them into appetizers by making them even smaller like you said!
All these variations sound great, gonna do the rueben ones soon. We do shredded Mozzarella, Spaghetti sauce, and 1 or 2 large shrimp in 2 crescent triangles with a salad side dish.