Cheesy Ground Beef Cheeseburger Pockets: Easy Family Favorite
These Cheesy Ground Beef Cheeseburger Pockets are a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef, stirring to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a generous spoonful of the beef mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in chopped pickles or mustard into the beef mixture.
- These pockets can also be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.