Golden, Crispy Cheeseburger Pockets
A hand-held version of the classic cheeseburger, these crispy pockets are filled with savory beef and melty cheese, perfect for casual dining or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up and cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Drain off excess grease once the beef is cooked.
- Stir in ketchup and mustard into the beef mixture.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Open and unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface.
- Assemble the pockets by placing a spoonful of beef mixture on each triangle of dough and sealing the edges.
- Arrange filled pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure to press edges firmly to seal the pockets. Adjust seasoning to your taste with smoked paprika if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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