Description
These Cheeseburger Pockets are a delicious handheld dinner featuring savory ground beef seasoned with classic condiments and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in flaky pizza or crescent roll dough. Perfect for a quick family meal or kid-friendly lunch, these pockets combine the flavors of a cheeseburger in a portable, easy-to-eat form.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Topping
- 1 (13.8 oz) tube refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to keep the pockets from being greasy.
- Season the Beef: Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish if using. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld, then remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Add Cheese: Mix the shredded cheddar cheese into the cooled beef mixture so it gets evenly distributed inside the pockets.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated dough on a clean surface and cut it into 6 equal rectangles for sizing the pockets uniformly.
- Assemble Pockets: Place a generous spoonful of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each dough rectangle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and seal the edges securely with a fork to prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Add Toppings: Transfer the pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give them a golden, shiny finish once baked. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you like added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the pockets in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheeseburger pockets to cool slightly before serving to ensure the filling sets and avoids burns.
Notes
- Customize by adding chopped pickles, onions, or a slice of American cheese inside for more flavor depth.
- These pockets freeze well—simply reheat them in the oven or an air fryer for convenience.
