Pumpkin-Shaped Sliders Beef (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory beef and cheese sliders shaped like pumpkins, wrapped in soft golden dough for festive snacking.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef or ground turkey or ground chicken
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
→ Dough & Assembly
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
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1 egg, beaten
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Small pretzel sticks
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Fresh parsley leaves or basil leaves
# How to Make It:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Add ground beef, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
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Stir in shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese until melted and thoroughly combined. Allow filling to cool slightly before assembling.
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Roll out refrigerated crescent dough on a floured surface and cut into 3x3 inch squares.
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Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the center of each dough square.
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Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to seal. Turn seam-side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. For pumpkin ridges, gently tie kitchen twine around each ball in quarters or score grooves with a butter knife.
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Brush each dough bundle with beaten egg. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. If using twine, remove it as soon as sliders are cool enough to handle.
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Insert a small pretzel stick into the top of each slider as the pumpkin stem and garnish with a parsley or basil leaf. Serve warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Offer with ketchup, mustard, or spicy aioli for dipping. Variations include buffalo chicken and cream cheese, sloppy joe mixture, or vegetarian crumbles as alternate fillings. Adjust slider size for appetizers or main course portions.