Cheeseburger Hot Pockets

Ingredients

• 1 lb Prepared pizza dough (Store-bought refrigerated pizza dough may be used.)
• 0.5 lb Ground beef (Use 80–90% lean beef.)
• 0.5 Yellow onion (Finely diced.)
• Kosher salt (To taste.)
• Black pepper (To taste.)
• 4 oz Cheddar cheese (Shredded or cut into small pieces.)
• 0.25 cup Dill pickles (Finely chopped and drained.)
• 2 tbsp Ketchup (For the filling or serving.)
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard (For the filling or serving.)
• 1 Egg (Beaten for brushing the dough.)
• 1 tbsp Water (To loosen the egg wash, if needed.)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes, until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess fat and let the mixture cool slightly.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Divide the pizza dough into four equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a roughly 6-by-8-inch rectangle, keeping the center slightly thicker than the edges.

4. 4

   Add a portion of the cooled beef mixture to the center of each dough rectangle. Top each with cheddar cheese, chopped pickles, ketchup, and mustard, leaving a clear border around the filling.

5. 5

   Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket. Press the edges firmly together, then crimp them with a fork to seal. Transfer the pockets to the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Beat the egg with the water, if using, and brush the tops of the pockets with the egg wash. Cut one or two small slits in each pocket to allow steam to escape.

7. 7

   Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the dough is puffed and deeply golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let the hot pockets rest for 5 minutes before serving, because the filling will be very hot.

Notes

The source provided only the title “Cheeseburger Hot Pocket” and no visible quantities or method. Ingredient amounts, preparation, and cooking instructions are therefore approximate reconstructions. Serve with additional ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven or air fryer until hot.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• baked
• handheld
• beef
• cheeseburger
• kid-friendly
• comfort food