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Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets: Quick Comfort Food Magic

Enjoy delightful Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets, a quick and customizable comfort food that evokes childhood memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 hot pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pizza Dough Can substitute with homemade dough or puff pastry for a flakier texture.
Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Ham, Diced Use thick-cut deli ham or leftover holiday ham for best texture.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use freshly shredded cheese to avoid anti-caking agents.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitutable with gouda or pepper jack.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for balancing seasoning.
Assembly
  • 1 large Egg (Beaten) Used as an egg wash.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Brushed on after baking for richness.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a work surface, roll out the refrigerated pizza dough to a 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into 6 equal squares.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients: diced ham, mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spoon filling onto one half of each dough square, fold over, and press the edges to seal.
  5. Crimp the edges with a fork and poke small holes in the tops to allow steam to escape.
  6. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden sheen.
  7. Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter; allow cooling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot pocketCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the filling with BBQ, veggies, or favorite ingredients. Ideal for freezing and reheating.

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