Cheesy Steak Crescent Roll Bites
These cheesy steak crescent roll bites are the ultimate easy appetizer! Tender shaved steak and sharp cheddar cheese are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, topped with everything bagel seasoning, and baked until golden and melty.
If you love steak and cheese, these cheesy steak crescent roll bites are about to become your new favorite appetizer. Tender shaved steak and sharp cheddar cheese are tucked inside buttery crescent roll dough, brushed with melted butter, and finished with everything bagel seasoning.
They bake up golden and delicious with warm, melty cheese tucked inside every bite. And because they use pre-cooked steak, they come together in just 25 minutes, making them an easy option when you’re entertaining.
Why You’ll Love These Steak Crescent Roll Bites
These little bites have everything you want in an easy appetizer: they’re cheesy, savory, buttery, and incredibly simple to assemble.
The combination of seasoned shaved steak and aged cheddar gives them plenty of flavor, while the crescent roll dough creates a soft, golden exterior. A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning adds a little extra savory crunch on top.
They’re also perfectly bite-sized, which makes them ideal for serving at parties and gatherings. Put a platter out and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Crescent roll dough: Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes these bites quick and easy to assemble. Cutting each triangle in half creates the perfect size for a bite-sized appetizer.
Shaved steak: Use sautéed shaved steak seasoned to your liking. Since the steak is already cooked before assembling the bites, this recipe comes together quickly.
Aged cheddar cheese: I used Old Croc Grand Reserve Cheddar, which has a deliciously sharp, rich flavor that pairs beautifully with the steak. Cut the cheese into small cubes so it fits neatly inside each crescent bite.
Butter: Melted butter adds richness and helps the everything bagel seasoning stick to the dough.
Everything bagel seasoning: A sprinkle on top adds a delicious savory finish and a little texture.
How to Make Cheesy Steak Crescent Roll Bites
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the cheese
Slice the cheddar and cut it into 16 small cubes, approximately ½ to ¾ inch each. Set aside.
3. Prepare the crescent dough
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles. Cut each triangle in half to create 16 smaller triangles.
Gently press down on the wide end of each triangle to flatten it slightly. This creates a small base for the steak and cheese filling.
4. Add the steak and cheese
Place a spoonful of sautéed shaved steak onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Add one cube of cheddar cheese on top.
Try not to overfill them. Keeping the filling compact makes the bites easier to roll and helps keep the cheese tucked inside as they bake.
5. Roll the bites
Starting at the wide end, roll the dough forward over the steak and cheese, gently tucking the filling inside as you go.
Wrap the pointed end around and underneath the bite to help seal it.
6. Add the topping
Place the assembled bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each one with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with everything bagel seasoning.
7. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Serve warm
Let the bites cool for a few minutes, then serve warm while the cheese is still deliciously melty.
Tips for Making Steak and Cheese Bites
Don’t overfill the crescent dough. A spoonful of steak and one small cube of cheese is plenty. Too much filling can make the dough difficult to seal.
Seal the dough well. Tucking the pointed end underneath helps keep the steak and melted cheese contained while baking.
Cut the cheese into uniform pieces. Keeping the cubes around the same size helps the bites bake evenly.
Use pre-cooked steak. This recipe is especially convenient when you have leftover sautéed steak on hand. Just make sure it’s cut or shaved into small pieces so it’s easy to tuck into the crescent dough.
Watch the final few minutes. Crescent roll dough can go from golden to overdone quickly, so keep an eye on the bites toward the end of the baking time.
What Kind of Steak Should I Use?
Shaved steak works beautifully in these crescent roll bites because the thin pieces are easy to portion and wrap inside the dough.
You can use freshly sautéed shaved steak seasoned to your liking, or this recipe is a great way to use leftover cooked steak. Just chop it into small pieces before adding it to the crescent dough.
Can I Use a Different Cheese?
Absolutely! I love the sharp flavor of aged cheddar with the steak, but you can easily switch up the cheese.
Cheddar gives you a classic steak-and-cheese combination with plenty of flavor.
Provolone would be delicious if you want more of a Philly cheesesteak-inspired bite.
Pepper Jack would add a little heat and extra creaminess.
Mozzarella will give you that wonderfully stretchy, melty cheese.
Whichever cheese you choose, cut it into small cubes so it fits neatly inside each bite.
Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce
These steak and cheese bites are delicious on their own, but I love serving them with a simple sriracha mayo for dipping. Just mix mayonnaise and sriracha together until you reach your preferred level of heat.
Start with a little sriracha and add more to taste. The creamy, slightly spicy sauce is the perfect contrast to the savory steak, melted cheddar, and buttery crescent roll dough.
An Easy Appetizer for Any Occasion
These cheesy steak crescent roll bites are perfect when you need something easy that still feels special. They’re small enough to serve as finger food and hearty enough to satisfy a hungry crowd.
Serve them at Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, game day celebrations, birthday parties, or casual get-togethers. They’re also a great appetizer to make when you have leftover steak that you don’t want to waste.
The combination of golden crescent dough, savory steak, melted cheddar, and everything bagel seasoning makes these little bites hard to resist.
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Cheesy Steak Crescent Roll Bites
These cheesy steak crescent roll bites combine savory shaved steak and sharp cheddar cheese in buttery crescent roll dough. Topped with melted butter and everything bagel seasoning, they bake into golden, bite-sized appetizers that are perfect for parties, holidays, game day, and entertaining.
Equipment
- oven
- sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup sautéed shaved steak, seasoned to taste
- 16 cubes, cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the cheddar and cut it into 16 cubes, approximately ½–¾ inch each. Set aside.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half to make 16 smaller triangles.
- Gently press down on the wide end of each triangle to flatten slightly. Add a spoonful of sautéed shaved steak, then place one cube of cheddar cheese on top.
- Starting from the wide end, roll the dough forward over the filling, tucking in the cheese and steak as you go. Wrap the pointed tip around and underneath to seal each bite.
- Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm
Notes
Do not overfill the crescent dough, as this can make the bites difficult to seal.
Pre-cooked leftover steak can be used in place of freshly sautéed shaved steak.
Cheddar can be substituted with provolone, pepper Jack, or mozzarella.
For the best texture, serve these bites warm while the cheese is melted.
Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking to prevent the crescent dough from becoming too dark.
Sriracha Mayo: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha to taste and serve alongside the warm steak bites for dipping.
Meet Claire
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!