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Easy Homemade Cheeseburger Pockets

Two golden brown cheeseburger pockets on a plate, one cut in half showing seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese filling.
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Make these simple, handheld cheeseburger pockets using ground beef and crescent dough for a quick, comforting family meal or game day snack. They taste like your favorite burger wrapped in flaky pastry.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 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)

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 the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooked beef mixture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles. Do not unroll the entire sheet at once; work with one section at a time if needed.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooled beef mixture onto the wider end of each dough triangle, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese over the beef mixture on each triangle.
  7. Fold the narrow tip of the dough over the filling, then roll the dough up toward the wide end, sealing the edges tightly by pressing them together with a fork. This creates your handheld dinner solution.
  8. Place the sealed pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. 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.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pockets are golden brown and puffed.
  11. Let the cheeseburger pockets cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • For make ahead freezer meals, assemble the pockets completely, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen pockets to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
  • You can add finely diced pickles or a dash of mustard powder to the beef mixture for extra classic cheeseburger flavor.
  • These are excellent served with a side of ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

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