Description
Mouth-watering “loaded taco-stuffed cheesy pockets” blend Mexican-inspired flavors with irresistible comfort food. Crispy pastry pockets packed with seasoned meat, melted cheese, and zesty toppings promise a delicious adventure you can’t resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bread and Dough:
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- salsa
- avocado
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat after cooking.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, stirring thoroughly until well combined and fragrant.
- Gently unfold crescent roll dough, separating each triangle on a clean work surface.
- Distribute seasoned taco meat evenly across the center of each crescent triangle.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, followed by diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
- Carefully fold and roll each crescent triangle, ensuring the filling is completely sealed inside.
- Arrange the stuffed pockets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each pocket.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving with optional garnishes like sour cream, salsa, and sliced avocado.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or using a mild version for sensitive palates.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make assembly quicker during busy weeknights.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack, monterey jack, or a Mexican blend for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg