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!
If you need other really easy and delicious comfort meals try some of these recipes and let me know what you think Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket, Easy Southern Salmon Patties, Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe, and Homemade Pizza Rolls.
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
More Comfort recipes You’ll Love
- Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie Made From Scratch
- Tamale Pie Recipe
- Little Smokies Pigs In A Blanket
- Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
- Homemade Pizza Rolls
- Freezer Shepherd’s Pie
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.
These would be good done up as beerocks. You know, with hamburger,onion,cabbage,cheese and spices. I have been so cabbage hungary lately. Maybe use pop-open biscuits instead of cressent rolls.
We like tuna, cheddar cheese, a little chopped onion, some corn (frozen or canned).
I loved the campfire meat pies. I have not tried it yet but a nother version might be for breakfast-scrambled eggs and cheese with either bacon bits or regular bacon. You could make them into mini omlett pies.
Oh I forgot to say, what about s’more pies? That would of course be kind of silly if you’re actually going camping since s’mores with marshmallows toasted over the fire would be the best, but they would be fun to have at home! Crescent roll, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips… maybe even a little peanut butter a la Mexican S’mores 🙂
I ended up making ham and sauerkraut pies and we had them with salad. Once we got the lid off the jar of sauerkraut (an adventure we’ll surely remember for the rest of our lives… it ended with my fiance handing me the jar after working at it for a good 10 minutes and me getting the lid off on the first try), it ended up being pretty much the easiest and fastest dinner I’ve ever made. I made some of them double sized with two crescents, those were even faster. And, most importantly of all… they tasted great!! Can’t wait to see how they are as leftovers at lunch tomorrow.
There really are so many possibilities with this! I got lots of ideas from reading the other comments. I do actually make a variation of this on a regular basis, and think it’s kind of funny that no one has mentioned mine yet: You drain a couple cans of tuna really well (squeezing out the excess liquid with your hands), and stir in an egg and some shredded cheese (1/2 cup or more if you want), then put a little bit in the center of each crescent roll and seal it. I usually use 2 crescent rolls for each, but don’t see why you couldn’t use one. I need a quick dinner tonight and already have some ham in the fridge, so I think I may be making a ham and ___ version of this tonight!
Also, Christy- Brady looks like such a sweet kid. In the first picture of him, he looks a lot like you. I think Katy looks a lot like her dad.
this is a great idea.. I am going to make some of these. I have those same plates…
I think a Chicken Cordon Bleu-type sandwich would be great: A chicken nugeet wrapped in a strip of cheese wrapped in a strip of ham. Maybe with a little honey mustard on it? YUM!