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Home » Course » Appetizers & Snacks » Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

By: Rosemary Published: November 21, 2021 Updated on: December 30, 2021

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These Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls make the perfect appetizer, a simple pie crust filled with a classic Italian meatball filling then rolled and baked. So good you want to serve them even as a main dish.

3 meatball crescents on a black plate.

I learned of this recipe years ago at the meat counter of one of go to grocery stores. I used my classic meatball recipe and instead of sliced cheese I decided to shred some creamy Fontal cheese.

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • What is the best pie crust to use?
  • How to make Stuffed Crescent Rolls
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  • What is the best sauce to serve them with?
  • How to store Stuffed Crescent Rolls
  • How to freeze them
  • More easy appetizers
  • Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls
    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • MEATBALL FILLING
      • *You can use half ground beef and half ground pork if you prefer.
      • EXTRAS
    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Bread – 2 slices
  • Ground Beef – you can use a mixture of ground pork and ground beef
  • Egg
  • Parmesan Cheese – it’s always best to grate your own
  • Parsley – freshly minced
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Garlic – 1 or 2 cloves minced
  • Pie crust – you can make your own or use a store bought pie crust
  • Fontina Cheese – you can also use firm mozzarella cheese or gruyere

What is the best pie crust to use?

I usually buy a store bought crust or crescent roll dough, but if you prefer to make your own then these are a few recipes that would work well, Italian Savory Pie Crust or this Greek Yogurt Flaky Pie Crust. If you like a really flaky crust the I’m sure Puff Pastry would be delicious.

3 meatball crescents on a black plate.

How to make Stuffed Crescent Rolls

In a small bowl soak the bread in water or milk for 2 or 3 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture and crumble into small crumbs, place them in a medium bowl, add the ground beef, the egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and garlic. Combine well with clean hands.

Making the meatball mixture in a glass bowl.

Roll out the pie crust and evenly spread the meatball mixture on top, sprinkle with the shredded cheese.

Spreading the mixture and topping with shredded cheese on the pie dough.

Cut the pie into 8-10 wedges, roll each wedge up starting from the wider end.

Cutting the pie and rolling up the crescents.
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    Shape the rolled dough into a crescent shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk or olive oil and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake in the oven approximately 30 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately. 

    Crescents on the cookie sheet ready for baking.

    What is the best sauce to serve them with?

    I love to serve them with a simple tomato sauce, you can make your own or use your favourite store bought. If I serve them as a main dish then they are perfect with a simple salad or your choice of vegetable.

    How to store Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. They will keep for up to 3-5 days in the fridge. They can be reheated in a low oven or microwave.

    How to freeze them

    Freeze the extra completely cooled crescents in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up 1 month in the freezer. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and re-heat in a low oven or microwave before serving.

    You decide how big you want them, I made some quite small, which makes the perfect appetizer, a little bigger and dinner is served. Buon Appetito!

    3 meatball crescents on a black plate.

    More easy appetizers

    • Savory Parmesan Cookies
    • Easy Double Cheese Mozzarella Balls
    • Baked Ricotta
    3 meatball crescents on a black plate.

    Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    Rosemary Molloy
    Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls, a perfect appetizer or dinner recipe, fast, easy and cheesy. Ground Beef never tasted so good.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 crescents
    Calories 286 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    MEATBALL FILLING

    • 2 slices bread (remove the crusts, I use day old Italian)
    • 1/2 pound ground beef* (70-77% lean)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
    • 1/2 teaspoon basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 clove garlic minced

    *You can use half ground beef and half ground pork if you prefer.

      EXTRAS

      • 1 unbaked pie crust (homemade or store bought)
      • 1 cup shredded Fontina/ Gruyere or firm mozzarella cheese
      • 2-3 tablespoons extra Parmesan cheese for topping
      • 1-2 tablespoon milk or olive oil

      Instructions
       

      • Pre-heat oven to 350°. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
      • In a small bowl soak the bread in water or milk for 2 or 3 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture and crumble into small crumbs, place them in a medium bowl, add the ground beef, the egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and garlic. Combine well with clean hands.
      • Roll out the pie crust, prick the dough with a fork, evenly spread the meatball mixture on top, sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Cut the pie into 8-10 wedges, roll each wedge up starting from the wider end. Shape the rolled dough into a crescent shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with milk or olive oil and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake in the oven approximately 30 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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      Notes

      You can add a dipping sauce with your favorite Tomato sauce or serve plain.
      Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. They will keep for up to 3-5 days in the fridge. They can be reheated in a low oven or microwave.
      Freeze the extra completely cooled crescents in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up 1 month in the freezer. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and re-heat in a low oven or microwave before serving.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 2mg
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        1. Michelle says

          March 7, 2021 at 9:40 pm

          These look great! One question, just to make sure – – you mean regular pie crust, right? NOT pizza pie crust?

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          • Rosemary says

            March 8, 2021 at 12:05 pm

            Hi Michelle, yes I did make them with pie crust, but I think pie dough would work well also, probably even puff pastry. That’s an old recipe, I should redo the photos. Thanks

            Reply
        2. joy says

          August 7, 2016 at 2:50 am

          they look wonderdul cant wait to make them

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          • Rosemary says

            August 7, 2016 at 5:33 pm

            Hi Joy, thanks, hope you enjoy them, let me know.

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        3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

          December 23, 2015 at 11:29 pm

          5 stars
          These appetizers look scrumptious. You can forget the meal. Just load up my plate with these. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!!

          Reply

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