Cheesy Taco Pockets

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3 from 2 votes

Servings: 12 servings

Cheesy Taco Pockets

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

 

Author: JB

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: burritos, taco pockets, Tacos

Zesty beef and loads of cheese wrapped in a tortilla and baked until golden.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 8 oz cream cheese room temp
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 12 small flour tortillas
• sour cream salsa, tomatoes, etc. for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef, crumble and drain.
2. Add packet of taco seasoning and follow instructions on packet to season ground beef.

3. In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until almost fluffy. Slowly add in salsa and blend well.

4. Take a tortilla and spread a spoon full of the salsa mixture in the center.

5. Spoon some ground beef on top of the salsa mixture (enough to cover the salsa). Top with cheese.

6. Fold the tortilla up as you would a burrito. Place on greased cookie sheet.

7. Brush tops of the burritos with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and garnish with taco toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 270, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 59mg, Sodium: 678mg, Potassium: 242mg, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 14g, Vitamin A: 14.7%, Vitamin C: 1.8%, Calcium: 12.5%, Iron: 12.6%

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

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