Description
These delicious Cheeseburger Pockets combine the savory flavors of classic cheeseburgers with the convenience of a handheld pastry. Filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and flavorful condiments, then wrapped in buttery biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection, these pockets make a perfect kid-friendly dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough & Topping
- 1 can (16 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pockets.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add seasonings and condiments: Stir in salt, black pepper, ketchup, and yellow mustard into the beef mixture until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix in cheese: Once the beef mixture is warm but not hot, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese so it begins to melt slightly and distribute evenly.
- Prepare dough rounds: Flatten each biscuit dough round into a 5-inch circle on a clean surface, creating a base for the filling.
- Assemble pockets: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese filling onto the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly to seal completely.
- Prepare for baking: Place the sealed pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let the pockets cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to avoid burning and to help the cheese set a bit inside.
Notes
- Substitute biscuit dough with pizza dough or puff pastry for different textures.
- Add pickles or chopped bacon to the filling for extra flavor and crunch.
- These pockets reheat well, making them ideal for meal prep or packed lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
