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Ultimate Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Close-up of cheesy pocket tacos cut in half, revealing melted cheese and seasoned ground beef filling.
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Make these Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. You get seasoned ground beef and melted cheese sealed inside crispy baked tortillas for a handheld comfort food twist on tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 12 small flour tortillas (fajita size)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid reduces. Remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, and salsa. Mix well until combined.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave (about 15 seconds) to make them pliable.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned beef mixture onto one half of a tortilla. Top the beef with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
  6. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges if needed.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  8. Place the sealed pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside is fully melted.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • For an air fryer method, cook the sealed pockets at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, checking halfway through for desired crispness.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you want extra cheesiness, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese over the top of the pockets before the final 5 minutes of baking.

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