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Cheeseburger Pockets with Crescent Rolls

Close-up of golden brown cheeseburger pockets crescent rolls, one cut open showing seasoned ground beef and melted cheese filling.
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Make satisfying, portable cheeseburger pockets using refrigerated crescent roll dough. This recipe delivers classic cheeseburger flavor baked inside a flaky pastry shell, perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Optional toppings: ketchup, mustard, pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute more. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cooled beef mixture onto the wide end of each dough triangle. Top the beef mixture with a small sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Fold the narrow tip of the dough over the filling and roll up tightly toward the wide end, sealing the edges completely. Pinch the seams together firmly to prevent leakage during baking.
  7. Place the sealed pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pockets lightly with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite cheeseburger condiments like ketchup, mustard, or pickle slices on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, mix 1 tablespoon of ketchup and 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard directly into the cooked ground beef mixture before filling the pockets.
  • If you want a crispier crust, sprinkle a little sesame seed seasoning on top of the egg wash before baking.
  • Make sure the meat filling is not too hot when you assemble the pockets; hot filling can melt the cheese prematurely and make the dough soggy.

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