Irresistible Cheeseburger Pockets (Print-Friendly Version)
This irresistible cheeseburger pockets dinner features seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and flaky crescent dough. Perfect for a cozy meal any day, a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon ketchup or mustard, optional
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Dough
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1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Topping
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1 egg, for egg wash, optional
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until evenly browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add salt, black pepper, and optional ketchup or mustard to beef. Stir thoroughly to combine then remove from heat.
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Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the warm beef mixture until evenly distributed.
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Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to create four rectangles.
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Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of beef filling onto one side of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling and seal edges. Crimp edges with a fork to secure.
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Whisk egg and brush over tops of the pockets for a shiny golden finish.
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Bake pockets for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Allow pockets to rest for a few minutes before serving to avoid steam burns.