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CHEESY TACO POCKETS

Taco Pockets are a quick fix on a busy weeknight. Cream cheese, salsa, seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese are wrapped up in soft tacos and baked for a delicious and super convenient grab-and-go school lunch or afternoon snack.
Or, serve them for dinner topped with guacamole, sour cream, or a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro with sides of refried beans or corn salad. My recipe for baked taco hot pockets will put a smile on everybody’s face, and especially yours when you need to feed a hungry crowd fast.


Cheesy taco pocket with a bite taken out of it.

HOW TO MAKE TACO POCKETS

If you can roll a burrito, then taco pockets will be a snap. These are the simple steps:
  1. Roll cooked ground beef, creamy salsa mix and cheddar in soft flour tacos.
  2. Brush with butter and bake until browned, crispy and cheese is melted.
You can vary the meat or cheese ingredients according to your preference. Shredded chicken or pork can substitute for ground beef, and Monterey Jack for the cheddar, or yummy Mexican crema for the cream cheese. You can also use soft corn tortillas instead of the flour version if you prefer.
Left image showing the cheese and salsa mixture being prepared. Right image showing it being layered with ground beef in a tortilla shell.

HOW TO FOLD A BURRITO

Rolling burritos isn’t hard. The secret is to not overfill, and to slightly warm or steam the wrap so it’s nice and pliable. Make sure you tightly wrap both ends of the burrito, so it won’t spill out.
  • Place a scoop of filling in the center of the tortilla.
  • Fold one of the sides in, tucking all the filling under this fold.
  • Then fold in the top and bottom, and finish with the final side in to wrap everything in!

  • Serve with salsa, tomatillo sauce or sour cream.
Taco pockets rolled and topped with cheese, ready to be baked.

HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?

Leftover or make-ahead beef tacos will keep in the fridge for four days or in the freezer for four months.  You might discover they taste even better after being stored a day or two to give the flavors time to develop.

CAN YOU FREEZE TACO POCKETS?

Leftovers are freezable, microwavable and mouth-wateringly delicious.
  • To Freeze: Store in a freezer bag or an airtight container.
  • To Reheat: No need to thaw before reheating. Just place on a cookie sheet or baking dish in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or until steaming hot. Float a piece of foil over the top to prevent the wraps from burning or drying out.
Close up of a baked taco pocket with a plate of taco pockets behind it.

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