Homemade hot pockets

Homemade hot pockets

Make your own hot pockets from scratch

I have been on a kick to create replica's of the prepared meals my kids love to eat. One day I created my own version of Hamburger Helper. My latest creation is making my own version of Hot Pockets. I just feel that making food from scratch is far better than purchasing packaged foods that unhealthy ingredients.

Start off greasing a baking sheet with a non-stick cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Next, spread four triangles from a container of crescent rolls on the baking sheet. You can make your dough from scratch if you want to, I just didn't have time this week. Next time, I plan to spend some extra time making my own dough.

Decide what kind of Hot Pocket you want to create. Toss those ingredients on the inside of the crescent rolls without letting them touch the sides. Some options include:

  • Diced ham with shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded chicken, bacon bits, and shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • Scrambled eggs, diced onions, diced green peppers, and bits of American cheese
  • Ground beef, mashed potatoes, and corn
  • Pieces of meatball with spaghetti sauce and provolone cheese
  • Pieces of mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, and ground sausage
  • Any combination of food that you really like

After you have placed your ingredients in the crescent rolls, cover them with the other four triangular crescent rolls from the package. Pinch the sides together. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the homemade Hot Pockets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the Hot Pockets become golden brown in color.