Alabama Hot Pockets Recipe
This Alabama Hot Pockets Recipe is an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that combines hearty filling with buttery pastry.
Equipment
- One big skillet to cook the filling in.
- A coated baking sheet with parchment paper.
- A rolling pin (when you make your own dough)
- A pastry brush (for egg wash)
- A sharp sealing and scoring knife.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork sausage
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough or homemade pastry
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Optional Add-Ins: diced jalapeños bell peppers, or a spoonful of marinara for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the filling. Brown your ground meat in a skillet with diced onions until it is cooked. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough. Roll the biscuit dough into circles(squares if you prefer).
- Stuff and seal. Put one spoonful of filling in the middle, sprinkle with both cheeses, and fold the dough over. Crimp the edges with a fork to close.
- Egg wash. Using a beaten egg brush, brush every pocket with it to get that golden look.
- Bake. bake on parchment-lined baking sheet, 18 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly. Allow them a little time to rest and yet bite in (trust me on this one).