Golden, cheesy, and packed with flavor—these homemade hot pockets are a family favorite!
If your crew loves a good cheeseburger or a melty Philly sandwich ( We LOVE both for sure haha), then friend, you’re in for a treat. These Homemade Philly Cheeseburger Hot Pockets are everything you love about comfort food: soft dough, savory beef, gooey cheese, and that irresistible hand-held size that’s perfect for lunchboxes, quick dinners, or freezer stocking. Greg requests these ones a lot they are a favorite!
The best part? You can use store-bought dough or make your own from scratch with pantry staples. I’ll walk you through both!
🧺 Ingredients
Makes about 6–8 hot pockets depending on size
For the Dough (optional):
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(Or use store-bought pizza dough or crescent rolls for a shortcut!)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but delish)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or provolone or cheddar)
- 4–6 slices American or Swiss cheese
For Egg Wash:
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
👩🍳 Let’s Make Them!
1. Make the Dough (skip if using store-bought)
In a large bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir in the warm water and olive oil until it forms a shaggy dough.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30–60 minutes until puffed.
2. Cook the Filling
Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the onions and bell pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
Drain any excess grease. Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Let cool slightly, then mix in the shredded cheese.
3. Prep for Baking
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Assemble the Pockets
Roll your dough into 6–8 rectangles (about 5×7″ each).
Spoon the beef mixture onto one half of each rectangle.
Top with a slice of cheese, then fold the dough over to seal.
Crimp edges with a fork and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Brush the tops with egg wash.
5. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and beautifully puffed. Let cool a bit before digging in!
💡 Jenn’s Tips:
- These freeze wonderfully! Just cool completely, wrap in foil, and freeze. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- You can sneak in mushrooms, jalapeños, or even a little chopped spinach if you want to sneak in some veggies.
- Want a flavor twist? Swap beef for thinly sliced roast beef or leftover steak.
🧡 Final Thoughts
These homemade pockets remind me of after-school snacks when my kids were younger—just better because they’re from your own kitchen.
You can feel good about what’s going in them, and your house will smell amazing while they bake.
Let me know if you try them—and if you make a big batch, save me one! 😉
Happy cooking, and as always:
I love you. You are perfect as you are. Happy cooking, and I’ll see you in the next one. Bye bye!
Oh! Wait here is the perfect coleslaw to pair with this meal! 😋
Watch me making on my clean with me videos here 🎥
