Cheeseburger Hot Pockets (In-N-Out Style)
Cheeseburger Hot Pockets (In-N-Out Style)
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 1/4 cups sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Caramelized Onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped sweet onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef: While the onions are caramelizing, place the ground beef in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the ketchup and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat Oven and Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a clean surface. Using a knife or pastry wheel, cut the puff pastry into 4 equal rectangles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Assemble the Hot Pockets: For each pastry rectangle, spoon a portion of the ground beef mixture onto one half, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Top the beef with a layer of caramelized onions, then place one slice of American cheese over the onions. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg yolk. Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling, aligning the edges. Press down firmly around the filling, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Bake the Hot Pockets: Carefully transfer the assembled hot pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of each hot pocket with the remaining beaten egg yolk. Using a sharp knife, make two small diagonal slashes on the top of each hot pocket to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Serve: Remove the hot pockets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with the special sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheeseburger Hot Pockets (In-N-Out Style)
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 1/4 cups sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Caramelized Onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped sweet onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
Cook the Ground Beef: While the onions are caramelizing, place the ground beef in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the ketchup and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat Oven and Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a clean surface. Using a knife or pastry wheel, cut the puff pastry into 4 equal rectangles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Assemble the Hot Pockets: For each pastry rectangle, spoon a portion of the ground beef mixture onto one half, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Top the beef with a layer of caramelized onions, then place one slice of American cheese over the onions. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg yolk. Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling, aligning the edges. Press down firmly around the filling, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Bake the Hot Pockets: Carefully transfer the assembled hot pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of each hot pocket with the remaining beaten egg yolk. Using a sharp knife, make two small diagonal slashes on the top of each hot pocket to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Serve: Remove the hot pockets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with the special sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min