Iowa Party Bites Recipe
These Iowa Party Bites are the perfect appetizer for game day or any gathering. A savory mix of ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Serve warm with optional garnishes for a delicious snack everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Midwestern)
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ground Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped pickles and ketchup for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef, ground pork, and onion until browned. Drain excess grease and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in cheddar cheese.
- Prepare Bites: Unroll crescent dough, spoon meat mixture onto triangles, roll up, and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm with chopped pickles and ketchup if desired.
Notes
- Perfect for game day, potlucks, or tailgates.
- Substitute ground turkey or all beef if preferred.
- For an Iowa touch, serve with corn relish or ranch dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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