Bacon and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups
This recipe is adapted from a Pillsbury recipe, substituting bacon for ham.
This recipe is adapted from a Pillsbury recipe, substituting bacon for ham.
- Carbohydrate 17.3232 g
- Cholesterol 64.729 mg
- Fat 43.081775 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 15.775525 g
- Saturated Fat 16.979329 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (126g)
- Sodium 980.875 mg
- Sugar 17.3232 g
- Trans Fat 9.23881249999999 g
- Calories 528 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Seperate the dough into 8 triangles.
- Place one piece of bacon in the center of each triangle - break the bacon if needed to fit.
- Place two strips of cheese on each triangle on top of the bacon.
- Roll up each crescent ending at the tip of the triangle and place on the baking sheet with tips down.
- Bake for 15 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.
Most home cooks assemble pastry-wrapped items while the components are still hot from the pan, releasing trapped moisture that immediately softens the dough from the inside out. Understanding the thermodynamics of laminated and enriched doughs requires letting cooked fillings reach room temperature before they touch raw fats. Utilizing prefabricated dough efficiently demands precision in handling so the structural integrity remains intact until baking begins.
Dough Manipulation and Temperature Control
Separating chilled dough triangles directly from the container ensures the butter layers inside do not melt prematurely on a warm countertop. Pressing the perforations gently together before adding fillings prevents premature splitting along the seams during expansion. Placing cooked bacon strips centrally on the wide base of each triangle distributes the weight evenly, which stops the filling from migrating outward as the pastry bakes.Cheese Selection and Melting Dynamics
American and cheddar cheeses contain different moisture levels and emulsifiers that dictate how they behave under direct heat. Slicing cheddar into four even strips allows the dairy to liquefy uniformly without pooling outside the enclosing dough shell before the crust browns. Positioning the cheese directly on top of the bacon creates a thermal barrier that protects the meat from scorching during the 15 to 19 minute baking window.Oven Mechanics and Placement
Preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit guarantees that the exterior starches set rapidly upon entry, locking in the flaky texture of the crescent rolls. Spraying the baking sheet with non-stick aerosol prevents the bottom crust from sticking while promoting even thermal conduction through the metal. Placing the roll-ups with the tips facing downward anchors the pastry shut, stopping uncoiling caused by steam generation during the chemical leavening process.
