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Ham and Cheese Pockets Recipe

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Delicious Ham and Cheese Pockets made with your choice of dough filled with savory diced ham and melted cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection with a buttery crispy finish.

Ingredients

Dough

  • Your favorite dough (crescent, pizza, dough disc, or homemade dough) – quantity as needed to make 4 pockets

Filling

  • Smithfield® Anytime Favorites® Diced Ham – about 1 cup
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded or your favorite cheese – about 1 cup

Topping

  • Melted butter – 1-2 tablespoons for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pockets.
  2. Prepare Dough: Lay your chosen dough on a flat surface to prepare for dividing.
  3. Divide Dough: Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into portions suitable for making individual pockets. For crescent dough, this will usually yield four pockets.
  4. Add Filling: Place a generous amount of shredded cheese and diced ham onto each dough piece, positioning in the center.
  5. Seal Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges securely by pressing with a fork or folding to prevent leakage.
  6. Butter Topping: Brush melted butter lightly over the top of each sealed pocket to help achieve a golden, crispy texture when baked.
  7. Bake: Place the pockets on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the dough is cooked through and golden brown.

Notes

  • You can substitute cheddar with any cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley to the filling.
  • If using homemade dough, ensure it is rolled out evenly for consistent cooking.
  • Let the pockets cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot filling.
  • These pockets can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness rather than the microwave.

Keywords: Ham and Cheese Pockets, Baked Pockets, Savory Snack, Ham and Cheese Recipe, Easy Oven Snack

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