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    Home » What We're Eating » Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets

    Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets

    Published: Jul 31, 2017 by Blair Lonergan

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    A collage image of bacon cheeseburger pockets

    Well, hello! We recently ate these Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets for dinner and I just had to share them. They really are the perfect family-friendly meal!

    Bacon cheeseburger pocket getting dipped into marinara sauce

    About a year ago, I wrote a cooking column in the Madison Eagle newspaper on the topic of kid-friendly meals.

    I included this recipe for Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets, which I put together when I was trying to make a popular children’s meal (cheeseburgers!) into an easy, weeknight supper that my toddlers could enjoy.

    Two bacon cheeseburger pockets on a plate with tomato ketchup

    You don’t need a grill for these “cheeseburgers,” so you can serve them year-round. The Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets are also perfectly portioned for little fingers, so the kids can feed themselves – no utensils required. Bonus? There’s a dip on the side!

    Dips To Serve Your Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets With

    • Ketchup
    • Mayo
    • Sour cream mixed with garlic or herbs
    • Mustard

    A side shot of bacon cheeseburger pockets on a plate

    And for the moms, there’s another plus: just like 90% of the meals that I make, these Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets can be prepared in advance (i.e., while your kids nap!) and just popped in the oven when you’re ready for supper.

    Have leftovers? They're very freezer-friendly, so just check the recipe below for specific freezing instructions. Enjoy!

    Cooking Just for Two?

    The leftovers freeze perfectly! Allow the cooked pockets to cool completely. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, you can reheat them straight from the freezer (no thawing necessary).

    Place on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven until heated through (about 20 minutes).

    More Burger Recipes To Try;

    • Easy Cheeseburger Soup
    • Deep Dish Cheeseburger Pie
    • Skinny Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
    • Grandma's One Pan Hamburger Helper
    Bacon cheeseburger pocket getting dipped into marinara sauce
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    Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets

    These Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets are a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love! Plus, they're freezer-friendly!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger Pies, Cheeseburger Pockets
    Prep Time 25 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 6 pockets
    Calories 360.8kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb.  extra lean ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
    • 4 bacon strips chopped
    • ½ cup finely-diced onion I use frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut
    • 1 cup 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 ball of whole wheat pizza dough or 1 can of refrigerated pizza dough
    • Ketchup and mustard for dipping

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, cook the beef, bacon and onion over medium heat until browned; drain. Add cheese, cook and stir over low heat until melted. Set aside.
    • Roll out pizza dough (sprinkle flour on the counter before rolling if you need to use a rolling pin). Cut dough into four-six individual portions. Make sure that each portion of dough is flat (they can be round or square – it doesn’t matter). I like to use a small round bowl (flipped upside down) to trace and cut out the dough.
    • Spoon beef mixture onto center of each piece of dough (leave a border). Moisten the edges with a small amount of water (this will help the dough seal shut), and fold dough over filling to close. Pinch the edges of each circle to seal closed. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Depending on how full you stuff your pockets, you might have some leftover beef mixture. Refrigerate the leftovers and use the meat as a stuffing for baked potatoes, as a filling for sandwich rolls, tossed with mac and cheese, or wrapped in tortillas.
    • Bake at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping.

    Notes

    Cooking Just for Two? The leftovers freeze perfectly! Allow the cooked pockets to cool completely. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, you can reheat them straight from the freezer (no thawing necessary). Place on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven until heated through (about 20 minutes).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pocket | Calories: 360.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.4g | Protein: 27.5g | Fat: 13.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 24.9mg | Sodium: 664mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 4.1g

    This recipe for Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets was originally published in March, 2013. The photos were updated in July, 2017.

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    1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      July 31, 2017 at 6:40 am

      This is such a wonderful dinner idea, Blair! I make something similar, but use pulled pork or chicken instead. I will have to try this cheeseburger version. I always love finding new easy meals, and I'm loving the flavor of this one!

      Reply
      • Blair

        July 31, 2017 at 7:35 am

        Oh my gosh, I bet it's delicious with pulled pork or chicken! I need to try that the next time we have leftovers!

        Reply
    2. Joanne

      July 31, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      These look delicious, and remind me of Hot Pockets.

      Reply
      • Blair

        August 01, 2017 at 5:11 am

        Thanks, Joanne! That's exactly right -- so similar to Hot Pockets! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cindy Medvid

      August 01, 2017 at 5:24 am

      What a great recipe to make when the grand's are coming. I love that these freeze well. Great for when you don't know what to make for dinner. I just love your little boy's. The youngest looks just like my grandson Tag.????

      Reply
      • Blair

        August 01, 2017 at 8:43 am

        Aw, thank you Cindy! You're right -- this is a perfect make-ahead option for when the grandkids come to visit! And I love that Spencer reminds you of Tag. It's such a sweet age!

        Reply
    4. Alison LaFortune

      August 01, 2017 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      We had these recently & the whole family loved them! Thanks for a new weeknight dinner staple:)

      Reply
      • Blair

        August 01, 2017 at 12:18 pm

        That's awesome, Alison! Thank you for letting me know, and I'm glad that your girls approved! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kristy from Southern In Law

      August 05, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      These look amazing! I need to try making these for Jesse as he would LOVE them!

      Reply
      • Blair

        August 06, 2017 at 6:43 am

        Thanks, Kristy! Yes, Jesse would love them -- totally boy-approved food!

        Reply
    6. Sheila

      October 01, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      This looks really delicious and brilliant. I think this is a tidier way to enjoy a cheeseburger. I am excited to try this. I truly admire your ideas.

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 01, 2017 at 7:18 pm

        Thanks, Sheila! I hope that you'll try them! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jess

      January 04, 2018 at 9:14 am

      These look awesome!
      Do you have an easy recipe for pizza dough?
      We can't eat dairy in my family so I was thinking of toying with some nutritional yeast and cashews. We'll see what happens!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 04, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        Hi, Jess! I don't make my own dough very often. I usually buy it in a fresh ball at the grocery store's deli counter (or even just in the can in the refrigerated dairy section -- made by Pillsbury). If you want to make it yourself, I've used this recipe with good luck: https://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/easy-whole-wheat-pizza-dough/

        Reply

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