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Cheeseburger Hot Pockets Recipe

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These Cheeseburger Hot Pockets are a delightful handheld meal combining savory ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese all wrapped in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or casual dinner, these pockets are baked to golden perfection with a flavorful filling seasoned with herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Dough and Topping

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook the vegetables until they become tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season Filling: Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, basil, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix all ingredients well to ensure the filling is evenly seasoned.
  5. Cool Mixture: Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef and vegetable mixture cool slightly to make it easier to handle and assemble.
  6. Prepare Pie Crusts: Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and cut them into squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred size for the hot pockets.
  7. Assemble Pockets: Spoon the cooled ground beef mixture onto one half of each pie crust piece.
  8. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture on each piece for a rich, cheesy flavor.
  9. Seal Pockets: Fold the other half of the pie crust over the filling. Press the edges together firmly to seal the pockets and prevent filling from spilling out during baking.
  10. Apply Egg Wash: Place the assembled pockets onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give them a golden, glossy finish when baked.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown and the filling is heated through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can double brush the hot pockets with egg wash before baking.
  • Feel free to add pickles or mustard inside the filling for a classic cheeseburger flavor twist.
  • Refrigerated pie crusts can be substituted with homemade pie dough or puff pastry for different textures.
  • Ensure the ground beef mixture is not too hot before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
  • These hot pockets freeze well before baking; simply bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.

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