Description
Cheeseburger pockets are a convenient, hand-held delight that captures the savory goodness of a classic cheeseburger in a flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 package puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onions for 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in garlic powder, diced pickles, and salt; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Unroll puff pastry on a floured surface, roll out slightly, and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Spoon cheeseburger filling into the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle and press edges together. Crimp with a fork for security.
- Brush each pocket with egg wash.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses and add vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, comfort food, handheld meal, easy recipe, family dinner
