Easy Cheeseburger Pockets Recipe – Crispy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Any Meal
These Cheeseburger Pockets are a fun and easy handheld meal packed with seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, and classic burger flavors baked into golden dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 pockets
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can crescent roll dough (or pizza/biscuit dough)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in ketchup and mustard. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.
- Roll out dough and cut into 8 rectangles or rounds.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling onto each piece. Fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Place on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
- Bake 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Try adding pickles inside for extra burger flavor.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella or American cheese if preferred.