Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups

Imagine taking everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger and wrapping it up in buttery, garlicky bread like the world’s most delicious present. That’s exactly what’s happening here. We’re talking seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, pickles, and all your favorite burger fixings rolled up in pizza dough, brushed with garlic butter, and baked until golden brown and crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.

These are basically handheld happiness that looks way fancier than the effort you put in. My teenage nephew took one bite and was like “Can we have these every week?” And honestly? We might. They’re perfect for game day, movie night, or when you want burger vibes but make it interesting. Plus, no messy bun falling apart – just pure, concentrated cheeseburger bliss in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the burger flavors, none of the messy eating situations
• Perfect for parties – people lose their minds over these
• Way more fun than regular burgers and easier to serve a crowd
• That garlic butter crust is basically edible gold
• Kids think they’re getting “special food” (they are, but it’s also dinner)
• Reheats like a dream and makes amazing leftovers

The Good Stuff You’ll Need

For the Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 is perfect – we want some fat for flavor)
• 1 small onion, diced fine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite burger cheese)
• 1/4 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

For the Wrapping:

• 2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough (the kind from the tube, we’re not making this harder than it needs to be)
• 1 egg, beaten (for that golden brown finish)

For the Garlic Butter Magic:

• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh if you’re feeling fancy)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (because more garlic is always better)

For Serving:

• Extra pickles
• Ketchup and mustard for dipping
• Maybe some fries because why not live your best life

Let’s Do This

Step 1: Cook That Beef Like a Boss

Preheat your oven to 375°F because we’re about to make magic happen.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft (about 8 minutes).

Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until it smells incredible.

Stir in the ketchup and mustard, then remove from heat. Let it cool for a few minutes so the cheese doesn’t immediately melt into oblivion.

Step 2: Assembly Line Time

Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut each tube of dough into 8 rectangles (you’ll have 16 total).

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto one end of each rectangle.

Top with shredded cheese and a few pieces of chopped pickles. Don’t overfill – these babies need to roll up tight.

Roll them up like little burritos, pinching the seams closed. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3: The Garlic Butter Glow-Up

Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

Brush each rollup generously with the garlic butter mixture. This is what’s going to make them golden and gorgeous.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for that professional bakery look.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden and Glorious

Pop them in the oven for 18-22 minutes until they’re golden brown and sound hollow when you tap them.

The cheese should be bubbling slightly at the seams, and your kitchen should smell like heaven.

Let them cool for just 5 minutes – molten cheese burns are real and not fun.

Step 5: Serve and Watch the Magic Happen

Arrange on a platter with little bowls of ketchup and mustard for dipping.

Maybe add some extra pickles on the side for the pickle lovers.

Stand back and accept the compliments because you just made handheld perfection.

Serving Suggestions

• Perfect for game day with some loaded nachos and beer
• Great for kids’ parties – they’re like fancy Hot Pockets but actually good
• Serve with sweet potato fries and coleslaw for a full meal
• Amazing for potluck dinners because they travel well and reheat beautifully

Switch It Up

Bacon Lover: Add some cooked, crumbled bacon to the filling because bacon makes everything better.

Spicy Vibes: Use pepper jack cheese and add some diced jalapeños to the mix.

Mushroom Swiss: Sauté some mushrooms and use Swiss cheese instead of cheddar.

BBQ Style: Swap the ketchup and mustard for BBQ sauce and add some caramelized onions.

Breakfast Version: Use breakfast sausage instead of beef and add scrambled eggs to the filling.

Make-Ahead Tips

You can assemble these completely up to 4 hours ahead – just cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

The cooked beef mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

Cooked rollups keep for 4 days in the fridge and freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

To reheat: 350°F oven for 10 minutes from fridge, 15 minutes from frozen.

Questions People Actually Ask

Q: Can I use homemade pizza dough?
A: Absolutely! Just roll it thinner than you would for pizza – about 1/4 inch thick.

Q: What if I can’t find pizza dough?
A: Crescent roll dough works great too, just press the seams together first.

Q: Can I make these vegetarian?
A: Try using seasoned lentils, plant-based ground “meat,” or just load up on cheese and veggies.

Q: How do I know when they’re done?
A: They should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Internal temp should hit 160°F.

Q: Can I freeze the assembled but unbaked rollups?
A: Yes! Freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-7 extra minutes.

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