Description
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos combine the best of tacos and quesadillas in a crispy, handheld form. Packed with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese filling, and a golden-brown tortilla shell, they’re the perfect mess-free taco alternative for family dinners, game day snacks, or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 12 6 inch tortillas
- Sour cream, salsa, green onions all toppings optional
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water (per packet directions); simmer 3-4 min.
- Transfer beef to a bowl; mix in softened cream cheese and salsa. Stir in ¾ cup cheddar.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Place 3 tbsp filling on half of each tortilla; fold over and seal edges.
- Place on baking sheet; brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
- Bake 12-15 min until golden and crispy. Cool 2-3 min before serving.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
- Freeze unbaked pocket tacos for up to 2 months; bake from frozen with extra time.
- Use crimped edges with a fork for better seal.
- For spicier flavor, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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