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Golden, flaky crescent roll cups baked in a muffin tin and filled with a creamy mixture of seasoned ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, cream cheese, and melted cheddar cheese. One crescent cup is cut open to reveal the rich, savory filling, while the others are topped with bubbling golden cheese and fresh parsley. Served on a rustic wooden board in warm natural light, creating a cozy homemade appetizer or weeknight dinner presentation.

Beef and Mushroom Crescent Cups

Flaky crescent dough cups filled with seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, and a creamy cheese finish, topped with melted shredded cheese. Perfect as a quick dinner or elegant appetizer, ready in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish / Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère

Equipment

  • large skillet, wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-cup muffin tin.
  2. Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles and press one into each muffin cup.
  3. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft; add garlic.
  4. Brown ground beef; drain if needed.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid evaporates. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  6. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Fill each dough cup with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until dough is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  9. Cool in tin 5 minutes, then remove and serve warm.

Notes

Cook mushrooms until dry to keep pastry crisp. Soften cream cheese for smooth filling. Rest cups 5 minutes after baking for easier removal. Filling can be made 2 days ahead. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer. Excellent as dinner or party appetizer.