Description
These Cheeseburger Pockets are a delicious, kid-friendly appetizer or snack featuring seasoned ground beef and American cheese encased in flaky buttermilk biscuit dough. Perfectly baked until golden and crispy, they’re an easy, satisfying handheld treat that combines classic cheeseburger flavors in a convenient pocket form.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dough and Cheese
- 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 5 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Cook the filling: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, salt, and pepper together, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Continue until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare the biscuit pockets: On a floured surface, place two refrigerated biscuits overlapping each other and roll them out gently into a 5-inch oval. On one half of the oval, spoon about 1/4 cup of the cooked beef mixture. Fold one slice of American cheese to fit over the meat filling. Fold the dough over the filling to enclose it fully and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal the pocket. Repeat this process with the remaining biscuits, beef mixture, and cheese slices.
- Bake the pockets: Place the sealed pockets on a greased baking sheet. Use a fork to prick the tops of each pocket a few times to allow steam to escape while baking. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until the pockets turn a beautiful golden brown color.
Notes
- For a juicier filling, avoid draining all the fat, but be cautious to prevent greasy pockets.
- Use any type of cheese you prefer, like cheddar or pepper jack, to customize flavor.
- Make sure to seal the dough edges properly to avoid leaking during baking.
- Serving these with ketchup or mustard adds a great complementary flavor.
- You can prepare these in advance and refrigerate before baking for a quick snack.
