Iowa Party Bites Recipe (Cheesy Ranch Beef Bundles)

These Iowa Party Bites are savory, irresistible appetizers consisting of seasoned ground beef, a creamy ranch-cheese mixture, and optional spicy additions, all wrapped up in flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden.

Iowa Party Bites Recipe (Cheesy Ranch Beef Bundles)

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

How To Make Iowa Party Bites Recipe:

1. Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep: Preheat oven to 375∘F(190∘C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese (plus any optional cheese/add-ins, such as bacon or jalapeño). Stir until well blended and uniform.
4. Step 4: Assemble Party Bites: Open the can of crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles or squares (do not unroll if using sheets). Place about 1 tablespoon of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each piece of dough. Fold the dough over the filling, bringing the edges together and pinching firmly to seal. Shape the dough into small, sealed bundles.
5. Step 5: Bake: Place the bundles on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush the tops of the party bites with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
6. Step 6: Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley (optional). Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.