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Cheesy Cheeseburger Pockets

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Cook Onions & Brown Beef

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.

  • Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook 6–8 minutes until browned.

  • Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Season the Filling

  • Stir in ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • Cook 2–3 minutes more to let flavors meld.

  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

4. Prepare the Dough

  • Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.

  • If using perforated rectangles, cut along lines to form triangles.

5. Fill & Fold

  • Spoon 2–3 tbsp beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.

  • Top with 1–2 tbsp cheddar cheese (and a pickle if desired).

  • Fold corners over the filling and roll toward the tip.

  • Pinch seams and ends tightly to seal.

  • Place seam-side down on baking sheet, leaving ~1 inch between pockets.

6. Bake

  • Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown, crisp, and hot inside.

7. Serve

  • Let rest 3–5 minutes.

  • Serve warm, alone or with dips, coleslaw, fries, or salad.

Tips & Tricks

  • Cool filling slightly—hot beef can make the dough soggy.

  • Seal tightly to prevent bursting during baking.

  • Leave space on pan for crispiness.

  • Make ahead & freeze—they reheat beautifully in oven or air fryer.

Storage

  • Fridge: 4 days in an airtight container.

  • Reheat: 8–10 minutes at 375°F for best texture.

  • Freeze: Up to 3 months, baked or unbaked. Reheat from frozen (+2–3 mins).

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Ground beef: turkey, chicken, pork, or plant-based crumbles.

  • Cheddar: Pepper Jack, Colby, or mozzarella.

  • Ketchup: BBQ sauce or tomato paste + sugar.

  • Mustard: Dijon or spicy brown.

  • Crescent dough: pie crust, phyllo, or puff pastry for different textures.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve family-style on a platter with dips.

  • Perfect for potlucks or parties—make a big batch and freeze half.

  • Pack in lunchboxes for a reheatable, crowd-pleasing treat.

Fun Fact

This recipe has roots in classic American convenience cooking, celebrating how simple ingredients—ground beef, cheese, and store-bought dough—can become a deeply satisfying, retro-inspired snack.