Cheeseburger Hot Pockets Bake (Printable View)

Savory beef, cheddar, and veggies baked in golden pastry for a comforting homemade meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Filling

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cheese

13 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Pastry

14 - 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
15 - 1 egg, beaten

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned, then drain off any excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
04 - Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
05 - Remove skillet from heat and allow filling to cool slightly before assembling.
06 - Unroll pie crusts on a flat surface and cut into uniform squares or rectangles.
07 - Place a portion of the beef mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.
08 - Fold the remaining pastry over the filling. Press the edges together firmly to seal.
09 - Transfer assembled pockets to the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.
10 - Bake in center of oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Allow hot pockets to rest for a few minutes after baking for easier handling and optimal flavor.

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