Our Ham and Cheese Pockets Are the Ultimate Comfort Food for Any Time of Day!
For extra zing, serve them with honey-mustard or horseradish sauce
For a quick, tasty meal that won’t break the bank, look no further than this ham and cheese pockets recipe. These homemade pockets taste far better than the boxed version. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or a simple lunch, and they’re incredibly easy to prepare. Using affordable ingredients like ham, cheese, and pre-made pizza dough, you can whip up a batch in no time (20 minutes!). I love making these on weekends, then enjoying them throughout the week. The golden, chewy dough encases a rich, savory filling that’s sure to satisfy any appetite. Plus, you can easily customize these pockets with your favorite ingredients, making them a versatile option for anyone.
If you don’t have a grill pan, no worries! You can make this ham and cheese pockets recipe in a nonstick skillet and a little butter. And for more sandwich favorites, check out Toasty Ham Sandwiches and Mac ‘n’ Cheese Brisket Sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15–16 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pizza dough, at room temp.
- 4 oz. low-sodium deli-sliced ham
- 1 cup drained roasted red peppers, patted dry, sliced
- 4 oz. sliced sharp white cheddar
- 2 scallions, sliced
- Sea salt and fennel seeds (optional)
Instructions
PrintIn a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic. Divide dough into 4 portions. Working with one piece of dough at a time, on lightly floured surface, roll or stretch one dough piece to 8” round. Spread with one quarter of mayonnaise mixture leaving 1/2 “ border.
Place one quarter of ham, roasted peppers and cheddar over half of dough, folding cheese slices as needed. Fold dough over filling, pressing ends together to seal. Repeat to make total of 4 dough packets.
Coat grill pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. In batches, grill filled dough packets until browned, 4–5 min.; flip. Grill until dough is cooked through, about 4 min., covering for last 2 min. (so edges of dough cook). Top with scallions. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt and fennel seeds.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Fat: 17 gram
- Saturated Fat: 8 gram
- Protein: 18 gram
- Carbohydrate: 56 gram
- Fiber: 0 gram
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
- Sugar: 10 gram
- Sodium: 1,650 mg
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