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Cheeseburger Pockets

Cheeseburger Pockets: Quick, Cheesy Delights for Everyone

These Cheeseburger Pockets are a satisfying dinner solution packed with juicy ground beef and gooey cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitutable with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can use Pepper Jack or American cheese
Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll or Pizza Dough Store-bought is convenient
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust according to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Bacon Bits
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeños Sliced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms or Spinach

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your crescent roll or pizza dough on a clean surface.
  2. Cut the dough into squares, each roughly 4x4 inches.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef for about 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Drain excess fat and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
  5. Spoon a generous portion of the filling onto half of a dough square.
  6. Fold the dough over and press down the edges firmly to seal tightly.
  7. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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