Name: Cheeseburger Crescent Ring Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil ((or neutral oil such as canola oil)); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tsp garlic salt ((or 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp garlic powder) ); 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup ketchup, plus 1 tbsp; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 5 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 8 oz packages Crescent Rolls; 16 pickle slices; 1 egg whisked; 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

This everything bagel seasoned Cheeseburger Crescent Ring is the ultimate party appetizer, and makes a great game day snack or weeknight dinner! Ready from start to finish in 30 minutes!

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This Cheeseburger Crescent Ring is an easy and flavor-packed appetizer or family dinner that’s made to share! Made with lean ground beef, a blend of seasonings, sharp cheddar, crescent rolls, pickles, and everything bagel seasoning, this tasty shareable burger ring is always a touch down for game day or parties!

Easy to prep and assemble, this recipe only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and can be made-ahead and baked right from the fridge!

I have worked on some variation of this recipe for years, trying different spice blends and cheeses, and this version came out on top. The blend of seasonings and tender ground beef work perfectly with the tangy sharp cheddar cheese, with an extra burst of flavor from the shingled pickle topping and everything bagel seasoning.

Pro tip: serve it alongside my easy 6 Ingredient Burger Sauce!

Why you'll love this recipe
Ingredient Notes
Tools Needed
Step by Step Instructions (with photos)
Variations and Tips
Storage and Reheating
Serving suggestions
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
More Great Appetizers

Why you'll love this recipe

The ultimate crowd pleaser. Who can say no to a snack-sized cheeseburger?! This simple and delicious Cheeseburger Crescent Roll Ring is a great slice-and-serve treat that's perfect for a game day snack!

Easy to make ahead. Planning to bring this to a party, or set out at your own get-together? You can prep everything ahead, assemble, and store in the refrigerator, then bake right before serving to save time!

Made with simple ingredients. This shareable cheeseburger ring is made with crescent rolls, seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and pickles- making it easy to shop for and prepare. Don't skip the everything bagel seasoning topping for extra flavor!

Ingredient Notes

Crescent rolls. Canned crescent rolls such as Pillsbury will serve as the "bun" for this Cheeseburger Crescent ring. You'll open them up, and arrange the triangles around a serving bowl to create a circular star shape, then layer the filling into the thickest part (center), and wrap the edges around to seal.

Ground beef. Lean ground beef is best for this recipe, as you'll need it to be drained well before adding it to the crescent rolls to help it bake up nicely and retain it's shape and be easily handled when sliced. If you use a higher fat content beef, be sure to drain it very well before adding the seasonings so there is no excess grease. You can drain it over the side of the pan, or use paper towels to gently blot up any excess grease from the pan.

Cheddar Cheese. I love the bold and tangy flavor of sharp cheddar for this Cheeseburger Crescent ring, since the rich and complex cheese plays well with the tender seasoned beef and everything bagel seasoning. My favorite sharp cheddar is Cabot New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

Pickles. For that true loaded burger taste, as well as an impressive presentation, I like to tuck pickle slices into the top layer of the crescent rolls before finishing and baking. These lend extra flavor to the Burger Ring, and make for a super pretty presentation! You can use any of your favorite pickles.

Everything bagel seasoning. I love the extra flavor and decorative touch everything bagel seasoning adds to the Burger Ring. To help it stick when baking, you'll brush the Crescent Ring with egg wash before sprinkling it on top.

Tools Needed

A pizza pan, pizza stone, or sheet pan. I love to work with something round, like a pizza pan or pizza stone, since it makes it easier to assemble, but you can also scale down the circle a bit and work right on a standard size sheet pan.
Silicone brush, for brushing with egg wash. You'll whisk the egg up well, then brush it liberally all over the crescent rolls before baking to give the Crescent Ring a gorgeous brown finish, and help the everything bagel seasoning stick on top.
Parchment paper or parchment paper sheets, for easy cleanup. I can't say enough about my love for parchment paper. It is a total game changer for baking recipes like these ground beef crescent rolls, and makes cleanup a total breeze. It also helps make transferring the finished Crescent Burger Ring to a platter super easy!

Step by Step Instructions (with photos)

Below is a step-by-step visual guide with cues for helping you get the perfect Cheeseburger Crescent Ring, every time!

Preheat oven. Cook onions in oil in a large skillet with salt and pepper until softened, then add in your ground beef.

cook ground beef, breaking the meat up as you go until browned and cooked through, then remove any excess grease by draining or blotting with paper towels. — Preheat oven. Cook onions in oil in a large skillet with salt and pepper until softened, then add in your ground beef.

Variations and Tips

Try different cheeses. You can use any cheese you like for this Burger ring! Some great options are classic American cheese slices, Pepper Jack cheese, or Colby Jack cheese! Just stick with cheeses that have good meltability.

Make it gourmet. Do a blue cheese and bacon ring, using some crumbled blue cheese with tangy and sweet bacon jam with the ground beef!

Opt for sesame seeds. Swap the everything bagel seasoning for sesame seeds for a more classic burger bun feel.

Add in veggies. Try adding some sautéed sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for a tasty twist.

Make it a Bacon Cheeseburger Ring! Add a layer or crispy chopped bacon to the mix!

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Cheeseburger Crescent Ring Recipe

This everything bagel seasoned Cheeseburger Crescent Ring is the ultimate party appetizer, and makes a great game day snack or weeknight dinner! Ready from start to finish in 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Servings: 12

Equipment

12" pizza pan, pizza stone, or baking sheet
small bowl
parchment paper

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil, (or neutral oil such as canola oil)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic salt , (or ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup ketchup, plus 1 tbsp
2 tablespoon yellow mustard
5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 8 oz packages Crescent Rolls
16 pickle slices
1 egg whisked
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, until softened.  Add ground beef and cook, breaking up as you go, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Drain excess grease of the side of pan, or blot with paper towels.
4. Add minced garlic, garlic salt, paprika, pepper, and onion powder to the pan, stir to combine, and cook 30 seconds, until just fragrant.
5. Stir in ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce until well combined, cook 2 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper, and place a small bowl in the center. Arrange first pack of crescent rolls in circle around a bowl, with the thickest portion touching the bowl’s edge. Arrange second pack of crescents over top, overlapping gaps from the first ring.
7. Remove bowl and arrange beef mixture evenly over the inner parts of the crescents, leaving a small gap at the center to seal.
8. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, then gently wrap the crescent rolls inward, and press to seal,
9. Tuck pickles in to the gaps on the top in an even pattern, and press gently to hold in place.
10. Whisk one egg well, then brush over top of the crescent ring, being sure to coat evenly. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over top in an even layer.
11. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, Tuning the pan clockwise halfway through to promote even browning.
Once baked, allow to cool 15 minutes prior to transferring to a platter to serve, Place dip bowl in center with desired sauce. Use the parchment paper to help you carefully move the Cheeseburger Crescent Ring to your platter.

Notes

Variations:

Try American cheese slices, Pepper Jack cheese, or Colby Jack cheese!

Do a blue cheese and bacon ring with crumbled blue cheese and Bourbon Bacon Jam!

Use sesame seeds in place of everything bagel seasoning.

Add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers.

Add a layer or crispy chopped bacon to make it a Bacon Cheeseburger ring.

Serving:

Serve with my 6 Ingredient Burger Sauce.

Storage and Reheating

Store any leftover Cheeseburger Crescent Ring in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing, since the texture will hold up once frozen.

To reheat, warm through in a 350 degree oven for 10-20 minutes, or air fry for a few minutes. I would not recommend microwave reheating, as tends to come out a bit soggy.

Serving suggestions

This Cheeseburger Crescent Ring goes great with my 6 Ingredient Burger Sauce served in a bowl right in the center! Some other great dip options would be classic ketchup, Ranch Dressing, Thousand Island dressing, or Sriracha Aioli!

I love to serve this Burger Ring on a large platter, with a small serving bowl for dipping in the center, and some lettuce leaves for garnish!

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What other seasonings can I use?

Try using French onion soup mix or ranch seasoning in place of the spice blend. If swapping for pre-made seasonings, omit the salt as well, since they typically already contain a good amount.

Can I use another type of ground meat?

Yes! You could use ground bison, ground turkey, or ground chicken for this recipe.

Why did my ring spill out on the baking sheet?

To ensure your filling stays in place when baking, be sure to overlap each crescent roll section slightly at the center, so there are no gaps on the bottom when you roll it up. Gaps on the top are fine (and encouraged), but gaps at the base or on the sides will not seal as well. A little spillage is totally ok!

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

This Burger Ring can be prepped and assembled up to 2 days ahead of time, then covered and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Set it on your pizza pan or baking sheet on the stove while it preheats, then bake as per the recipe directions.

Can I use puff pastry instead?

You can substitute puff pastry for the crescent rolls, just keep in mind you will need to roll it out to a thin layer with a rolling pin, cut it to shape, and bake at 400 degrees for about 12- 15 minutes. Puff pastry will also have a much crisper texture once baked.