Description
Homemade Hot Pockets are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together a flaky pastry crust and your choice of savory fillings. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, these hand-held delights can be customized with endless combinations to satisfy any craving. With a golden-brown exterior and deliciously warm interior, they’re sure to impress family and friends while evoking nostalgic memories. Ready to whip up your own batch? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 cup assorted fillings (ham, veggies, etc.)
- 2 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Whisk eggs separately; add to the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare your filling by mixing cheese with desired ingredients.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares.
- Place filling in the center of each square, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pockets with egg wash made from remaining egg mixed with milk.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg