Pumpkin Shaped Beef Sliders (Printer-Friendly)
Savory beef and cheese sliders wrapped in golden dough, shaped like pumpkins for festive snacking.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Dough & Assembly
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1 egg, beaten
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Small pretzel sticks
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Fresh parsley or basil leaves
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add ground beef, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
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Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined. Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling.
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Roll out refrigerated crescent roll dough on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch by 3-inch squares.
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Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at the center of each dough square.
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Gather and pinch the edges of each dough square to seal, then turn seam-side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Create pumpkin ridges by gently tying kitchen twine around each ball in quarters or scoring grooves with a butter knife.
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Brush each dough bundle with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove twine once sliders are cool enough to handle.
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Insert a small pretzel stick into the top of each slider as a pumpkin stem and garnish with a fresh parsley or basil leaf. Serve warm.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Offer with ketchup, mustard, or spicy aioli for dipping. Variations include buffalo chicken, cream cheese, sloppy joe mixture, or vegetarian crumbles as filling alternatives.