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Ultimate Baked Cheesy Pocket Tacos: Quick Weeknight Dinner Idea

Close-up of a cheesy pocket taco broken open, showing melted cheddar cheese oozing over seasoned ground beef filling.
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Make these Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos for a satisfying, handheld dinner. This recipe uses seasoned ground beef, a creamy cheese blend, and bakes the tortillas until golden and crisp. It is a family-friendly meal perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup salsa or salsa con queso
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 8 medium flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, salsa, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until combined. This creates your creamy cheese filling.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one half of each flour tortilla.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef filling.
  8. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal the pocket shut.
  9. Place the sealed pockets onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of the pockets with cooking spray.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the pockets are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
  11. Serve these Easy Pocket Tacos immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can air fry these pockets at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • If you do not have cream cheese, substitute it with 1/2 cup of sour cream mixed with 2 tablespoons of flour to help thicken the filling.
  • Use leftover taco meat from a previous meal to make this recipe even faster.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, lettuce, or diced tomatoes.

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