These Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups are absolute genius – all your favourite burger flavours wrapped up in golden, buttery pizza dough with loads of melted cheese!
If you love easy handheld meals like my Homemade Sausage Rolls and Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs, these cheeseburger rollups are going to become your new favourite for busy weeknights and party spreads!
I created this recipe when I wanted all those brilliant cheeseburger flavours but in a format that was easier to eat and more fun to serve. Rolling everything up in pizza dough creates these gorgeous spirals that look impressive but are actually dead simple to make. That garlic butter brushed over the top? Absolutely essential – it creates the most incredible golden crust.
What makes these work so well is how the cheese melts into the seasoned beef whilst everything bakes, creating this gooey, stretchy centre. The pizza dough gets crispy on the outside but stays soft inside, and slicing them into rounds shows off those gorgeous layers. Perfect for dipping into ketchup, burger sauce, or whatever you fancy!
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
- Cheeseburger meets pizza dough – all your favourite flavours in a fun new format.
- Ready in 30 minutes – quick enough for weeknight dinners.
- Perfect for parties – slice them up and watch them disappear!
- Kid-approved – what child doesn’t love this combination?
- Uses shop-bought dough – keeps prep simple and fast.
- Great for meal prep – make ahead and reheat when needed.
Jump to:
- Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
- What You Need
- Making The Rollups
- Handy Tips
- Questions You Might Have
- More Handheld Favourites
What You Need
Simple ingredients create these crave-worthy bites!
Note: Full measurements and complete instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Ground beef – about 450g (1 pound). Choose beef with a bit of fat for juiciness.
- Garlic powder – for that classic burger seasoning.
- Onion powder – adds depth to the filling.
- Salt and pepper – essential for proper seasoning.
- Cheddar cheese – 1 cup shredded for that sharp, rich flavour.
- Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup shredded gives you that gorgeous stretchy melt.
- Pizza dough – 1 portion of shop-bought refrigerated dough makes this so easy.
- Butter – 3 tablespoons for brushing.
- Fresh garlic – 2 cloves minced for the garlic butter.
Making The Rollups
This comes together in straightforward steps!
Note: Pop down to the recipe card for exact quantities and the complete method.
Cook the beef
In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown your ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until there’s no pink left. Add your garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir to combine, then drain off any excess grease – this keeps your rollups crispy rather than soggy.
Prepare the dough
Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1cm border around the edges.
Add the filling
Spoon your seasoned beef mixture over the cheddar layer, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top – don’t be shy with it!
Roll it up
Starting from one of the short edges, roll the dough up tightly like a Swiss roll. Pinch the seam firmly to seal in all that lovely filling. If any bits of cheese escape, just tuck them back in.
Brush with garlic butter
Melt your butter in a small bowl and stir in the minced garlic. Brush this generously all over the rolled dough – this is what creates that gorgeous golden, garlicky crust.
Bake
Place your roll seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 18-20 minutes until it’s golden brown and the cheese is bubbling out slightly at the ends.
Slice and serve
Let it rest for about 5 minutes (this helps it set so you get clean slices), then use a sharp knife to cut it into rounds. Serve whilst warm with ketchup, burger sauce, ranch dressing, or whatever dipping sauce you fancy!
Handy Tips
Little tricks to make these rollups absolutely brilliant:
- Drain the beef well – excess grease makes soggy rollups.
- Leave a border – that 1cm edge helps seal everything in.
- Roll tightly – prevents gaps and keeps the filling secure.
- Pinch the seam well – you don’t want it bursting open in the oven!
- Brush generously – don’t skimp on that garlic butter!
- Seam side down – prevents it opening up whilst baking.
- Let it rest – those 5 minutes make slicing so much easier.
- Sharp knife – use a serrated knife for the cleanest cuts.
- Add pickles – dice them and add to the filling for extra burger flavour.
- Try different cheeses – American cheese, pepper jack, or Swiss all work well.
Questions You Might Have
Can I use a different type of dough?
Puff pastry works brilliantly! Crescent roll dough is another option, though it’s a bit more delicate to work with.
My filling is leaking out – what did I do wrong?
Make sure you’re leaving that border around the edges and pinching the seam really well. Also, draining the beef thoroughly prevents excess liquid.
Can I add other burger toppings?
Absolutely! Diced pickles, crispy bacon pieces, or even finely diced onions would all be lovely mixed into the filling.
What if I don’t have fresh garlic?
You can use ½ teaspoon of garlic powder mixed into the melted butter instead.
Can these be made ahead?
You can prepare the roll, brush it with garlic butter, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Or bake them completely and reheat when needed.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Pop them in a moderate oven (180°C) for about 10 minutes until warmed through. The microwave works but won’t keep them as crispy.
Can I freeze these?
Yes! Freeze the baked and cooled rollups for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven until heated through.
More Handheld Favourites
Other brilliant grab-and-go meals perfect for busy families:
Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Rollups
All your favourite cheeseburger flavours wrapped in golden pizza dough with loads of melted cheese and brushed with garlic butter – perfect for easy dinners or parties!
Course: Dinner, Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 6-8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 portion pizza dough (shop-bought refrigerated)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until no pink remains.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then drain off any excess grease.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1cm border around the edges.
- Spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the cheddar, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the beef.
- Starting from one short edge, roll the dough up tightly like a Swiss roll. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the minced garlic. Brush this generously all over the rolled dough.
- Place the roll seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into rounds with a sharp knife. Serve warm with your favourite dipping sauces!
Notes
HELPFUL TIPS
- Drain beef well – prevents soggy rollups.
- Leave a border – helps seal everything in properly.
- Roll tightly – keeps the filling secure.
- Pinch seam well – prevents bursting open.
- Brush generously with garlic butter for the best crust.
- Seam side down – stops it opening whilst baking.
- Let it rest – makes slicing much easier.
- Use a sharp knife – serrated works best for clean cuts.
- Add pickles – dice and mix into filling for extra flavour.
- Try different cheeses – pepper jack adds a nice kick!
