Name: Easy Cheeseburger Crescent Bake Recipe
Ingredients: Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): The star of the show. Using 90/10 lean ground beef provides a rich, meaty flavor without making the bake overly greasy. It browns beautifully and creates the perfect base for our cheeseburger filling.; Yellow Onion (1 medium, finely chopped): This adds a foundational layer of sweet and savory flavor that mellows as it cooks. Finely chopping it ensures it melts seamlessly into the beef mixture.; Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon): A classic aromatic that deepens the savory notes of the beef and complements the cheese. It provides that quintessential burger flavor without the fuss of fresh garlic.; Worcestershire Sauce (1 tablespoon): This is the secret weapon for an umami-rich, complex flavor profile. It adds a tangy, savory depth that elevates the filling from simple ground beef to something truly special.; Ketchup (1/2 cup): For that classic, slightly sweet and tangy cheeseburger taste. It also helps bind the filling together, giving it a wonderfully saucy consistency.; Yellow Mustard (2 tablespoons): Provides a sharp, tangy counterpoint to the richness of the beef and cheese. It’s an essential component for authentic burger flavor.; Salt (1/2 teaspoon): Essential for enhancing all the other flavors in the dish. Adjust to your personal preference.; Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground): Adds a mild, woody spice that cuts through the richness and brightens the overall taste.; Shredded Cheddar Cheese (2 cups, divided): The “cheese” in our cheeseburger bake. A sharp or medium cheddar provides the best melt and a robust, tangy flavor. We divide it to ensure cheesy goodness both inside and on top.; Dill Pickles (1/2 cup, chopped): Don’t skip these! The briny, acidic crunch of chopped dill pickles cuts through the fat and adds an unmistakable burst of classic burger flavor in every bite.; Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough (2 cans, 8 oz each): This is the magic shortcut that makes this recipe so easy. The dough creates a buttery, flaky, and tender crust on both the top and bottom, encasing the delicious filling.

Ingredients

Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): The star of the show. Using 90/10 lean ground beef provides a rich, meaty flavor without making the bake overly greasy. It browns beautifully and creates the perfect base for our cheeseburger filling.
Yellow Onion (1 medium, finely chopped): This adds a foundational layer of sweet and savory flavor that mellows as it cooks. Finely chopping it ensures it melts seamlessly into the beef mixture.
Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon): A classic aromatic that deepens the savory notes of the beef and complements the cheese. It provides that quintessential burger flavor without the fuss of fresh garlic.
Worcestershire Sauce (1 tablespoon): This is the secret weapon for an umami-rich, complex flavor profile. It adds a tangy, savory depth that elevates the filling from simple ground beef to something truly special.
Ketchup (1/2 cup): For that classic, slightly sweet and tangy cheeseburger taste. It also helps bind the filling together, giving it a wonderfully saucy consistency.
Yellow Mustard (2 tablespoons): Provides a sharp, tangy counterpoint to the richness of the beef and cheese. It’s an essential component for authentic burger flavor.
Salt (1/2 teaspoon): Essential for enhancing all the other flavors in the dish. Adjust to your personal preference.
Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground): Adds a mild, woody spice that cuts through the richness and brightens the overall taste.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (2 cups, divided): The “cheese” in our cheeseburger bake. A sharp or medium cheddar provides the best melt and a robust, tangy flavor. We divide it to ensure cheesy goodness both inside and on top.
Dill Pickles (1/2 cup, chopped): Don’t skip these! The briny, acidic crunch of chopped dill pickles cuts through the fat and adds an unmistakable burst of classic burger flavor in every bite.
Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough (2 cans, 8 oz each): This is the magic shortcut that makes this recipe so easy. The dough creates a buttery, flaky, and tender crust on both the top and bottom, encasing the delicious filling.

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or a thin layer of butter. This crucial first step ensures your crescent bake won’t stick and will be easy to serve later.
Brown the Beef and Onion: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and the finely chopped yellow onion over medium-high heat. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break the beef apart as it cooks. Continue cooking for about 8-10 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink and the onion has softened and become translucent. The goal is to develop a nice brown color on the meat, which adds immense flavor.
Drain the Grease: Once the beef is fully cooked, carefully tilt the skillet and spoon out any excess grease. You can also pour the mixture into a colander set over a bowl to drain. This is the most important step for preventing a soggy bottom crust. A well-drained filling is the key to a perfect bake.
Create the Filling: Return the drained beef and onion mixture to the skillet and turn the heat down to low. Stir in the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Season with the salt and black pepper. Continue to stir until everything is thoroughly combined and the mixture is heated through, about 2-3 minutes. The aroma at this stage will be incredible!
Add the Cheese and Pickles: Remove the skillet from the heat. This prevents the cheese from becoming stringy or oily. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the chopped dill pickles to the beef mixture. Stir gently until the cheese is just beginning to melt and is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
Form the Bottom Crust: Open one can of the crescent roll dough. Do not unroll it into individual triangles. Instead, carefully unroll the dough as a single rectangle and press it into the bottom of your prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Gently press the perforated seams together with your fingers to seal them, creating a solid, even crust. If the dough tears a little, don’t worry—just pinch it back together.
Assemble the Bake: Spoon the prepared cheeseburger filling evenly over the bottom crescent dough crust. Use the back of a spoon to spread it out all the way to the edges, creating a uniform layer of savory goodness.
Form the Top Crust: Open the second can of crescent roll dough. As before, unroll it as a single rectangle on a clean surface or a piece of parchment paper. Carefully place this rectangle of dough over the top of the beef filling. Gently stretch the dough as needed to cover the filling completely from edge to edge.
Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top crust. This will melt into a glorious, golden, and bubbly topping as it bakes.
Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top crust is a deep golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. You should see some of the filling gently bubbling around the edges.
Rest and Serve: Remove the cheeseburger crescent bake from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for at least 5-10 minutes before slicing. This resting period is crucial; it allows the filling to set, making it much easier to cut into clean squares without everything spilling out. Slice, serve warm, and enjoy the praise!

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 500
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 25g