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Iowa Party Bites

Savor Iowa Party Bites: Easy Appetizers for Every Gathering

Iowa Party Bites are easy appetizers that please a crowd, featuring a savory filling in flaky dough.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or lean ground turkey
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the Wrapper
  • 1 roll Crescent Roll Dough or puff pastry or biscuit dough
Optional Dipping Sauces
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Honey Mustard
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut into 2-inch squares. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each square and fold to seal.
  4. Arrange the bites on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep ahead by assembling the bites and refrigerating until ready to bake. Serve warm for the best experience.

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