Pumpkin-Shaped Beef Sliders (Ready-to-Print Version)
Tender beef and cheese wrapped in golden dough shaped like festive pumpkins for fun, savory bites.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Dough & Assembly
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1 egg, beaten
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Small pretzel sticks
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Fresh parsley or basil leaves
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add ground beef, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
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Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture until melted and evenly combined. Allow filling to cool slightly.
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Roll out refrigerated crescent dough on a floured surface and cut into 3 x 3 inch squares.
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Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat filling onto each dough square. Gather edges and pinch to seal, then place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Create pumpkin ridges by tying kitchen twine around each or scoring grooves with a knife.
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Brush each dough bundle with beaten egg. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove twine once sliders are cool enough to handle if used.
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Insert a small pretzel stick atop each slider as a pumpkin stem and garnish with a parsley or basil leaf. Serve warm.
# Handy Tips:
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Serve with ketchup, mustard, or spicy aioli. Alternative fillings include buffalo chicken, cream cheese, sloppy joe mixture, or vegetarian crumbles.