🥐🍄 Beef and Mushroom Crescent Cups
Beef and Mushroom Crescent Cups are warm, flaky, and savory bite-sized pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, tender mushrooms, and melted cheese. They’re baked in a muffin tin using crescent roll dough, making them an easy and fun recipe for dinner, appetizers, parties, or snacks. Each cup is golden on the outside and rich, juicy, and flavorful on the inside.
📝 Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cups
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Full Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use non-stick spray.
Step 2: Cook the filling
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for another 3–4 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and soften.
Add ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
Turn off heat and stir in cream cheese (if using) and shredded cheddar until slightly melted and creamy.
Step 3: Prepare crescent cups
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Press each triangle into a muffin cup, gently shaping it to form a small cup with edges sticking up.
Step 4: Fill the cups
Spoon the beef and mushroom mixture evenly into each crescent cup. Do not overfill.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Finish and serve
Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle chopped parsley on top for color and flavor.
Serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Dipping sauces (ranch, garlic mayo, ketchup)
- Side salad
- Tomato soup
- Fries or potato wedges
- Pickles or coleslaw
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Drain mushrooms well to avoid soggy cups
- Add mozzarella for extra cheese pull
- Use mini muffin tins for bite-size appetizers
- Make filling ahead for faster prep
- Don’t overfill to prevent overflow
⏱️ Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12 cups
These Beef and Mushroom Crescent Cups are flaky, cheesy, and packed with savory flavor—perfect little handheld bites that disappear fast at any meal or gathering. 🥐🍄🥩