Cheeseburger Rollups (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup diced pickles
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For the Dough and Topping

06 - 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

→ For Serving

10 - Ketchup and mustard (for dipping)

# Instructions:

01 - Start by firing up your oven to 375°F. While that's heating, grab a baking sheet and line it with some parchment paper. This little step saves you from scrubbing cheese off your pan later - trust me, your future self will thank you!
02 - Toss your ground beef into a skillet over medium heat and break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Keep at it until there's no pink left and it's nicely browned all over. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper - be generous, this is where the flavor starts! Once it's cooked through, stir in those bacon crumbles and take the skillet off the heat. Let this mixture cool down a bit while you get the dough ready. The cooling part is important - nobody wants steamy dough that tears!
03 - Sprinkle a little flour on your counter and roll out that pizza dough into a nice big rectangle. Think of this as your blank canvas for all that burger-y deliciousness that's about to happen. If the dough is being stubborn, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to relax those gluten strands.
04 - Now for the fun part! Spread your beef and bacon mixture evenly across the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges. This border helps seal everything in when you roll it up. Sprinkle your shredded cheddar all over the meat - be as generous as you like, I won't judge! Finally, scatter those diced pickles across the top. These little tangy gems are what really give these rollups that authentic cheeseburger flavor.
05 - Starting at the long edge of your rectangle, begin rolling the dough up tightly into a log shape, kind of like you're making cinnamon rolls. Once you've got it all rolled up, grab a sharp knife and slice this log into approximately 1-inch pieces. You should get about 12-15 rollups depending on how thick you cut them. Place these little spirals of joy onto your lined baking sheet, giving them a bit of space to expand as they bake.
06 - Mix together your melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush (or the back of a spoon if you're keeping it simple), brush this garlicky butter all over the tops of your rollups. This will give them a gorgeous golden color and add another layer of flavor that takes these from good to 'can't stop eating them'!
07 - Slide your baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the tops are a beautiful golden brown. Your kitchen should be smelling absolutely amazing right about now! Once they're done, pull them out and let them cool for just a couple of minutes - they'll be scorching hot straight from the oven.
08 - Sprinkle those fresh chopped parsley bits over your hot rollups for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve them up while they're still warm with little bowls of ketchup and mustard on the side for dipping. Watch how quickly they disappear from the plate - you might want to set a few aside for yourself before serving!

# Notes:

01 - These Cheeseburger Rollups are like the fun, handheld version of America's favorite food - perfect for game day, kids' parties, or anytime you want the flavors of a burger without all the fuss.
02 - Feel free to customize these with your favorite burger toppings - diced onions, tomatoes, or even some jalapeños for a spicy kick!
03 - You can prepare these ahead of time up to the baking step, then refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours before baking.
04 - These rollups reheat really well in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes, making them great for leftovers (if there are any!).

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