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Season the beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper and place in a large cold skillet.
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Add the 1/4 cup minced onions at this time.
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Cook over medium heat till the meat is no longer pink, turning and crumbling it very often as it cooks.
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Stir in the broth and the Coke.
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Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer.
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Simmer over low heat and stir occasionally for 30 45 minutes or till all of the liquid is absorbed.
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After 45 minutes, drain off the remaining liquid.
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Stir in the cream cheese while the beef is still hot and keep stirring till the cheese is melted.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
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Meanwhile pan fry the bacon over medium-low heat at this time till it is crisp tender, drain on paper towels and set aside.
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Preheat an oven to 350F.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and unroll the crescent dough onto the parchment paper then divide it into 4 pieces containing 2 diamonds each.
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With floured fingers, lightly press the perforated lines of each section of dough together so to prevent separation when rolling them into packets.
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Place an equal amount of beef/cheese mixture on each dough section.
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Crumble a slice of cooked bacon on top of each bundle then top with your choice of cheese.
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Fold the corners up on each packet and press to seal.
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Using a pastry brush, smear the tops of each packet with egg white.
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Bake for 20 - 25 minutes on the center rack in the preheated oven or till the top crusts are a light golden brown.
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Serve immediately or allow them to cool to room temperature on a wire rack so to place them in individual freezer bags and freeze them.
