Description
Juicy cheeseburger pockets bring classic American comfort to handheld perfection. Crispy golden pastry embraces seasoned beef and melted cheese, delivering irresistible flavor in one satisfying bite that promises to delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Vegetables:
- 1 (8 ounce) can crescent roll dough
- 1 small onion, chopped
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking sheet for the pockets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onions until translucent and softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking thoroughly until no pink remains, then carefully drain excess fat.
- Incorporate ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, simmering for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Carefully separate crescent dough triangles on a clean work surface.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef, covering the entire surface.
- Fold the dough triangles, pressing edges firmly to create sealed pockets that prevent filling from leaking.
- Arrange the assembled pockets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each pocket.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Serve warm with optional dipping sauces like ranch or additional ketchup.
Notes
- Elevate the flavor by using high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content for juicier pockets.
- Customize the filling by adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra crunch and heat.
- Make these pockets gluten-free by substituting crescent dough with gluten-free puff pastry or pizza dough alternatives.
- Prep ahead by cooking the beef mixture in advance and storing it in the refrigerator for quick assembly during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg