Cheeseburger Pockets
A delightful handheld twist on classic cheeseburgers, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough for a nostalgic comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pickles, onions, lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Season it with salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard. Stir well and simmer for an additional minute.
- Prepare the crescent dough by unrolling it onto a clean surface.
- Cut out rectangles from the dough to form pockets.
- Fill each rectangle with about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Seal each pocket by folding the dough over and pinching the edges to close.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for a few moments before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of fries or salad, and offer additional condiments like ketchup and mustard. Experiment with different fillings for a unique twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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