Cheeseburger Crescent Roll Pockets
Cheeseburger Crescent Roll Pockets
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard, yellow or Dijon
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, or 4 slices American cheese, torn
For Assembly
- 1 refrigerated crescent rolls, 8-ounce can (8 rolls)
- 1 egg, large, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. Lay them flat on a clean surface or the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place a spoonful (about 2 tablespoons) of the cooled beef mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Top the beef mixture with about 1/8 cup of shredded cheese or a torn piece of American cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each crescent roll triangle towards the pointed end, completely encasing the filling. Pinch the seams and edges firmly to seal the filling inside, forming a pocket.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the crescent roll pockets with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, for an authentic burger bun look.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving. This helps the cheese set and prevents burns.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheeseburger Crescent Roll Pockets
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard, yellow or Dijon
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, or 4 slices American cheese, torn
For Assembly
- 1 refrigerated crescent rolls, 8-ounce can (8 rolls)
- 1 egg, large, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 individual triangles. Lay them flat on a clean surface or the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place a spoonful (about 2 tablespoons) of the cooled beef mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Top the beef mixture with about 1/8 cup of shredded cheese or a torn piece of American cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each crescent roll triangle towards the pointed end, completely encasing the filling. Pinch the seams and edges firmly to seal the filling inside, forming a pocket.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the crescent roll pockets with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, for an authentic burger bun look.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Arrange the pockets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving. This helps the cheese set and prevents burns.
⏱️ 2 min