Steak and Cheese Appetizer Bites

These Steak and Cheese Appetizer Bites have only 5 ingredients and take 10 minutes to assemble. Made with crescent rolls, they’re a delicious and hearty appetizer that’s perfect for your next party!

Every bite has a buttery flaky crust filled with savory meat and ooey gooey cheese. Topped with melted butter and sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning, they come out of the oven golden brown and smelling amazing! Serving these with a variety of dipping sauces takes it to the next level. They’re excellent with creamy horseradish, dijon mustard, garlic aioli, and au jus.

The best part about these Steak and Cheese Bites is that you can customize them with anything you want, like spices and dipping sauces.

My French Dip Crescent Ring and Roast Beef Sliders are also excellent hearty appetizers or light meal options that are filled with the same meaty and cheesy goodness! End your football party on a sweet note with this Cookies and Cream Football!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Easy to Make: These beef and cheese bites have a mere 5 ingredients and they take less than 10 minutes to assemble before baking in the oven.
• Simple, Familiar Ingredients: Beef, cheese, butter, crescent rolls, everything bagel seasoning…these basic ingredients assembled together are a guaranteed hit!
• Flavorful and Savory: The combination of savory, well-seasoned meat with the cheeses, buttery topping, and seasoning creates a melt-in-your-mouth hand held treat!
• Perfect for Parties: Theses hearty bites are the perfect appetizer at a party, special event, or game night. They could also be called Philly cheesesteak rollups. Their small size makes them easy to manage, and the variety of flavors packed into each bite ensures that they are a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients for Steak and Cheese Bites

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• Crescent Rolls: Serve as the base and outer layer of the bites. They provide a flaky and buttery texture, creating a foundation for the other ingredients.
• Deli Roast Beef: The deli meat, whether it’s steak or another variety, serves as the main protein component. It contributes savory and meaty flavors to the bites.
• Pepper Jack or Cheddar String Cheese: Pepper Jack cheese is used to add creaminess, meltability, and a hint of heat to the bites. Cheddar is sharper and milder. Both cheeses complement the savory flavors of the deli meat and provides a gooey texture when melted.
• Butter: This adds richness, enhances the flakiness of the rolls, and contributes a subtle buttery flavor. It also helps the everything bagel seasoning adhere to the rolls.
• Everything Bagel Seasoning: It adds a burst of flavor to the bites, including savory, nutty, and garlicky notes. It not only seasons the exterior but also provides a distinctive appearance with specks of various seeds.

Pro Tip: You can customize these bites to whatever flavor you desire, use your favorite spices paired with your favorite dipping sauces.

Tools You’ll Need

• Cutting Board
• Chef’s Knife
• Basting Brush
• Sheet Pan

How to Make Steak and Cheese Appetizer Bites

1. Separate the crescent rolls and lay on a cutting board. Carefully with a knife, cut each dough triangle lengthwise into 2 narrow triangles

2. On the bottom of the triangle (the shortest side), lightly flatten about 1 1/2 inches of the dough.

3. Layer the meat and cheese on the flattened portion.

4. Roll from the meat and cheese end up to the tip of the dough triangle. Tuck the tip of the dough underneath the bottom. 

5. Lay the rolls on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.

6. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Optional, serve with dipping sauces such as creamy horseradish, dijon mustard, garlic aioli and au jus.

Expert Recipe Tips and Variations

• Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning: This is easy to make and stores well in an airtight container up to 3 months. Here are the ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
• Meat Tips and Substitutes: Choose a high-quality deli meat for optimal satisfaction! Personally, I prefer Boar’s Head Seasoned Filet of Roast Beef sliced at the deli counter. If you have leftover roast beef or prefer to make your beef from scratch, slice or chop it in easy-to-eat pieces. You can also steak appetizers with leftover sliced prime rib.
• Cheese Options: Besides pepper jack and cheddar cheese sticks, you can also use sticks or slices of American cheese, havarti, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, gouda, fontina, gruyere, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack or provolone cheese.
• Crescent Roll Dough: Keep the crescent roll tubes in the fridge until you’re ready to use them to avoid them from sticking together. If you prefer a homemade touch, you can make your own crescent roll dough.

Storage and Freezing

Refrigeration: Store leftover steak and cheese bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 2-3 days.

Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze steak and cheese bites. However, freezing may affect the texture, so it’s best for shorter periods. When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to refresh the texture.

Reheating: Place leftovers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, you can use the microwave. However, this may affect the texture of the crescent rolls. Heat in short intervals.

Frequently Asked Questions

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