Description
These Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a fun twist on traditional tacos, with a crispy crescent roll crust filled with a flavorful and cheesy taco mixture. Perfect for a quick and delicious family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the taco filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For assembly and toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, jalapeños, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat, then add taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- Unroll the crescent or biscuit dough and flatten each piece into a 5-inch round or square. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the taco mixture into the center of each dough round.
- Fold over to form a pocket and pinch the edges to seal tightly. Place on the baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground meat.
- To make them spicier, mix chopped jalapeños into the filling or add hot sauce.
- These reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
