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Cheeseburger Pockets

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Cheeseburger pockets combine comfort food with convenience, featuring juicy beef and melted cheese tucked inside golden crescent dough pockets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package refrigerated crescent dough
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg or melted butter (for brushing)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the diced onion, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the crescent dough on a floured surface. If the triangles are too thin, gently roll them out to create larger pockets.
  5. Place a small scoop of the beef mixture onto each crescent triangle. Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese and chopped pickles (if using). Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Brush the tops of the pockets with a beaten egg or melted butter. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
  7. Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
  8. Let the pockets cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t overfill the pockets to avoid leaks during baking.’, ‘Seal the edges tightly using your fingers or a fork.’, ‘Drain excess grease from the ground beef to prevent soggy dough.’, ‘Customize the filling with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, or barbecue sauce.’, ‘Watch the oven closely as crescent dough cooks quickly.’]

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