Pumpkin-Shaped Sliders with Savory Beef Filling and Cheddar - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey or ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
• 1 egg, beaten
• Small pretzel sticks
• Fresh parsley leaves or basil leaves