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Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Cheesy Pocket Tacos: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Snack

Cheesy Pocket Tacos combine ooey-gooey cheese with crispy tacos, offering endless customization for your comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey Can substitute with shredded chicken, tofu, or lentils
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitute with Monterey Jack or any other melting cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can be replaced with any mild cheese variant
  • 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning Consider homemade seasoning for more control over ingredients
  • 1 can Black Beans Can be substituted with pinto beans or chickpeas
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Use fresh or frozen, or swap with diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Salsa can be used as a flavorful alternative
Tacos
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas For a gluten-free option, replace with corn tortillas
Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions Optional herbs like cilantro or parsley can be used instead
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Consider Greek yogurt for a healthier twist
Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Cooking Spray Can be substituted with any neutral cooking oil

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the ground meat for about 7-10 minutes until browned. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay out the tortillas and layer each with cooked meat, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and both cheeses.
  3. Fold each tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal the edges to create the cheesy pocket tacos.
  4. In the same frying pan, fry the folded tacos for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Place the fried tacos on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve topped with green onions and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable with various fillings and toppings. Perfect for quick meals or gatherings.

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