Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a hearty and delicious breakfast can set the tone for a productive day. If you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option that's packed with protein and flavor, then you need to try this recipe for ham and cheese breakfast pockets. These pockets are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be assembled and cooked in just a few minutes. Plus, they're portable and easy to eat on the go, making them the perfect option for busy mornings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HAM AND CHEESE POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, sea salt, olive oil, deli ham, provolone cheese, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Snacks
Yield 8 pockets
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC), and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.
- Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel
- Set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.
- Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch (30x56 cm) rectangle.
- Layer the ham and provolone in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches (2 ½-5 cm) on the top and bottom.
- Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.
- Fold each piece's center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.
- Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.
- To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: white bread, ham, cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, garlic, large eggs, salt, pepper, fresh chive
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out the bread on a work surface and use a glass or a rolling pin to flatten.
- Place a circle of ham in the middle of 4 slices of bread. Top with one circle of cheddar and another slice of ham.
- Place the remaining slices of bread on top and, using the lid of a mason jar or a cookie cutter, press down to create 4 pockets. Make sure the seams are closed, pinching to seal if necessary. Reserve the bread with the circle cut-outs.
- Place the pockets on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic. Brush the pockets with garlic butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until toasted.
- Place the reserved bread on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining garlic butter.
- Crack 1 egg into each circle, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until the yolk is cooked to your preference.
- Serve the egg bread with the ham and cheese pockets and sprinkle with chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HAM & EGG POCKETS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine egg and milk. In a small skillet heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until egg is completely set. Remove from the heat. Fold in ham and cheese., On a greased baking sheet, separate crescent dough into 2 rectangles. Seal perforations; spoon half the filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold in ends and sides; pinch to seal. Bake until golden brown, 10-14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HAM AND CHEESE POCKETS
These unique sandwich pockets are filled with ingredients most kids enjoy. -Callie Myers, Rockport, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Let dough rise according to package directions. Punch down; divide into 10 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 5-in. circle., Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 circle on a greased baking sheet; top with about 1/4 cup ham and 2 tablespoons cheese to within 1/2 in. of edge. Press filling to flatten. Combine egg yolk and water; brush edges of dough. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush tops with remaining egg yolk mixture., Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispy pocket, brush the edges of the dough with water before sealing.
- If you don't have puff pastry dough, you can use crescent roll dough instead.
- Feel free to get creative with your fillings! You can add different types of cheese, meats, and vegetables.
- To make the pockets ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once they're frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to bake them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
These ham and cheese breakfast pockets are a delicious and easy way to start your day. They're perfect for busy mornings when you don't have time for a sit-down breakfast. And they're also great for packed lunches or snacks. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty breakfast option, give these ham and cheese breakfast pockets a try!
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