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Cheeseburger Hot Pockets

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Cheeseburger Hot Pockets are handheld pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic cheeseburger fixings. Baked until golden, they make a fun and portable meal or snack, perfect for freezing or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough, pizza dough, or puff pastry
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash) or oil for brushing
  • Optional extras: cooked bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms, diced peppers, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic (if using) until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in ketchup, mustard, pickles (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
  4. Roll out or flatten dough into rectangles or circles, depending on the dough type. If using biscuit dough, flatten each biscuit into a 5-inch round.
  5. Spoon beef mixture onto one half of each dough piece, leaving space around the edges. Add more cheese or extras if desired.
  6. Fold dough over filling to create a pocket. Seal edges by pressing with a fork or pinching closed.
  7. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash or oil. Cut a small slit on top of each pocket to vent steam.
  8. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and dough is cooked through. For frozen pockets, bake 20–25 minutes.
  9. Cool slightly before serving. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Drain beef well to avoid soggy pockets.
  • Freeze unbaked pockets for easy meal prep. Bake directly from frozen with extra time.
  • Customizable with different cheeses, meats, or add-ins like bacon and jalapeños.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Air fryer reheating works great to maintain crispness.

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