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iowa party bites recipe pioneer woman

Iowa Party Bites Recipe Pioneer Woman

These Iowa party bites are savory, cheesy, and perfect for any gathering. Made with crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mix of cream cheese, cheddar, and ham or bacon, they bake up golden and delicious in just 15 minutes. This easy recipe by The Pioneer Woman is ideal for parties, snacks, or game day treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced ham or cooked bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry brush (for egg wash)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced ham or bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
  4. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, sealing the filling inside. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.
  6. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes

Don’t overfill the dough to prevent leaks during baking.
Use room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
These can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
For a gluten-free option, try using gluten-free crescent dough.
Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to retain crispiness.
iowa party bites recipe pioneer woman
iowa party bites recipe pioneer woman