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Cheeseburger Pockets

Cheeseburger Pockets are a fun and tasty twist on the classic cheeseburger, offering a portable option for quick dinners, snacks, or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 pockets
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle slices, finely chopped (optional) Optional ingredient
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
For the Dough
  • 1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional) Optional for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add chopped pickles if using. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle and cut it into 8 squares.
  2. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the beef filling in the center of each dough square and top with cheese.
  3. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges to seal, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this mixture over the pockets and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes. You can freeze them before baking; just prepare as directed, wrap individually and freeze, then bake directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.