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Ultimate Cheeseburger Pockets with Crescent Rolls (Freezer Friendly)

Four golden baked cheeseburger pockets on a white plate, one cut open showing ground beef and melted cheese.
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Make these easy, cheesy handheld pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese. They use refrigerated crescent roll dough for quick assembly and are perfect for a freezer friendly weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for one minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Once cooled, stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture.
  5. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese filling onto the wider end of each dough triangle, keeping the filling away from the edges.
  7. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point. Pinch the seams and edges firmly to seal the pocket closed.
  8. Place the sealed pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pockets evenly with the egg wash.
  10. Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the pockets are golden brown and puffed.
  11. Let the pockets cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For freezer friendly meal prep, assemble the pockets completely, brush with egg wash, and place them on a baking sheet to freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen pockets to a freezer safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.
  • You can substitute the crescent roll dough with puff pastry or pizza dough if you prefer a different crust texture.
  • Serve these cheesy handheld dinners with ketchup, mustard, or pickles for classic burger flavor.

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