Cheesy Beef Nacho Pockets
Indulge in these Cheesy Beef Nacho Pockets, a delicious fusion of classic nacho flavors wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a family dinner, these bite-sized pockets are bursting with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty spices. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy the rave reviews from your friends and family as they delight in every cheesy bite.
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Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
lean ground beef
1 lb (none)
onion
1 (chopped)
fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons (none)
green bell pepper
1 small (seeded and chopped (optional))
seasoning salt
to taste (none)
pepper
to taste (none)
chili powder
2 teaspoons (or to taste)
cumin
2 teaspoons (or to taste)
dried oregano
1 teaspoon (none)
parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (none (can use more))
condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 ounce) can (undiluted)
milk
1/2 cup (none)
refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce) can (none)
grated cheddar cheese
1 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, adding in the chopped onion, minced garlic, and optional green bell pepper until the beef is browned; then drain any excess fat.
3
Season the beef mixture with seasoning salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes before removing from heat.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed cheddar cheese soup and milk until smooth. Set aside.
5
Separate the refrigerated crescent dough into 4 rectangles, pressing the perforations together firmly to seal. Roll each rectangle into an 8x4 inch shape.
6
Cut each rectangle in half crosswise to form 8 (4-inch) squares. Using a pizza cutter will make this step easier.
7
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the seasoned beef mixture into the center of each dough square.
8
Lift the corners of each square over the filling to meet in the center, pinching and twisting to seal securely.
9
Place the filled squares into the prepared baking dish.
10
Pour the cheese soup and milk mixture around the squares in the baking dish, ensuring some liquid seeps under the pockets.
11
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed up.
12
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over each pocket. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cheesy Beef Nacho Pockets?
Cheesy Beef Nacho Pockets are a fusion of classic nacho flavors wrapped in flaky crescent dough, filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.
What oven temperature is required for this recipe?
You should preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
What size baking dish should I use?
The recipe recommends using a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
How do I prepare the ground beef?
Cook the ground beef with chopped onion, minced garlic, and optional green bell pepper until browned, then drain the excess fat.
What seasonings are added to the beef mixture?
The beef is seasoned with seasoning salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Parmesan cheese.
What is the base for the cheese sauce?
The sauce is a mixture of one 10-ounce can of condensed cheddar cheese soup and 1/2 cup of milk.
How do I prepare the crescent dough?
Separate the dough into 4 rectangles, seal the perforations, and roll each into an 8x4 inch shape.
How many pockets does this recipe make?
The recipe makes 8 pockets by cutting four 8x4 inch rectangles in half.
How much filling goes into each pocket?
Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the seasoned beef mixture into the center of each dough square.
How do I seal the dough pockets?
Lift the corners of the dough square over the filling to meet in the center, then pinch and twist to seal securely.
Where do I put the cheese soup mixture?
Pour the mixture around the pockets in the baking dish, ensuring some liquid seeps underneath them.
How long do the pockets bake initially?
Bake them uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
What is the final step before serving?
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over each pocket and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
Can I add green bell peppers?
Yes, one small seeded and chopped green bell pepper can be added for extra flavor but it is optional.
What kind of beef should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 pound of lean ground beef.
Is the cheddar cheese soup diluted?
No, the recipe specifies using the condensed cheddar cheese soup undiluted.
Can I use a pizza cutter for the dough?
Yes, a pizza cutter is recommended to make cutting the dough rectangles into squares easier.
How much Parmesan cheese is needed?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, though you can add more if desired.
What kind of crescent rolls are used?
Use one 8-ounce can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
How much garlic is required?
You will need 2 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic.
What spices provide the nacho flavor?
Chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano are the primary spices used for the nacho profile.
Should the baking dish be greased?
Yes, you should grease the 13 x 9-inch baking dish before starting.
How much milk is used in the sauce?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of milk to whisk with the cheese soup.
How much cheddar cheese is used for the topping?
One cup of grated cheddar cheese is used for the final topping.
Are these pockets good for parties?
Yes, they are described as perfect for parties, game nights, or family dinners.
How do I ensure the dough doesn't leak?
Press the perforations of the crescent dough together firmly to seal before rolling.
Do I bake the pockets covered or uncovered?
The pockets should be baked uncovered.
What size are the dough squares?
Each dough square should be approximately 4 inches.
Can the beef mixture be customized?
Yes, you can adjust the amounts of chili powder and cumin to your taste preference.
What should I serve with these pockets?
They are best served with your favorite dipping sauces.