Description
These delicious Cheeseburger Pockets feature savory ground beef mixed with cheddar cheese and seasonings, all wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a kid-friendly dinner or an easy meal on the go, these pockets offer classic cheeseburger flavors in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
Dough and Toppings
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough (8 pieces)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pockets later.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and finely chopped onion. Cook together for about 7 to 8 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat.
- Season Beef: Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef and onion. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add Cheese and Optional Sauces: Mix the shredded cheddar cheese into the warm beef mixture. If you like, add mustard or ketchup for extra flavor and stir well.
- Prepare Dough: Flatten each biscuit or dough piece on a clean surface into circles approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter using your hands or a rolling pin.
- Fill Pockets: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture into the center of each dough round.
- Seal Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape or a fully enclosed pocket. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal them tightly and prevent leaks during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the sealed pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg for a glossy finish and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 16 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pockets cool slightly to avoid burning when eating. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You can use pre-made pizza dough and cut it into larger squares for bigger pockets.
- Add diced pickles or cooked bacon into the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve with dipping sauces such as burger sauce, ketchup, ranch, or mustard to enhance the experience.
- For a crispier crust, brush with butter instead of egg wash before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
