Vegan Cheeseburger Hot Pockets Food

VEGAN CHEESEBURGER HOT POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Prep the pizza dough according to this recipe's instructions.
• After the dough has risen roll it out into a rectangle, about 8" tall by 15" wide (and ⅛" thick).
• Cut the dough into equal-sized rectangles about 3" long by 2" wide. You should be able to get about 10-12 rectangles (for 5-6 pockets) out of the dough. Cut off any jagged edges and re-roll into a rectangle. You should be able to get 6-8 pockets out of all the dough and filling.
• In a small non-stick skillet saute the onion and garlic with 1 tsp of olive oil until translucent (about 4 minutes). Add in the meatless crumbles and cook until thawed, about 3 more minutes.
• Stir in the vegan cheddar cheese and cook until it becomes melted (another 3 minutes).
• Spread 1-2 tsp of pizza sauce onto one rectangle of dough, leaving a border of dough around the edges. Top with 1-2 tbsp of the hamburger mixture. Add pickles on top, if using.
• Stretch another rectangle of dough out so it's slightly larger in size than the first rectangle of dough.
• Place it on top of the hamburger mixture, and press the edges of the two rectangles together. Use a fork if you'd like to crimp the edges of the dough together.
• Poke a few holes in the top of the pocket with a fork. Brush olive oil on to the top.
• Place the pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400F until golden brown on top.

VEGAN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Divide vegan ground meat into 4 equal pieces. Pick up one piece, transfer to a cutting board, and use your hands to press and shape it into a patty about 1/4-inch wider than your bun. Repeat to form remaining patties. Put three fingers of one hand together, and press a shallow indentation into the center of each patty. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add patties and cook, flipping frequently, until well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the coolest part of the center of the patty registers 120 to 125 degrees for medium-rare, or 130 to 135 degrees for medium. Immediately add cheese slices to the top of the patties, and transfer them to a large plate.
• Dress bottom buns as desired. Place a patty on top, and dress top bun as desired. Close cheeseburgers and serve.

CHEESEBURGER POCKETS

Steps:

• BROWN beef and onion; drain. Stir in ketchup and mustard.
• PRESS or roll each biscuit to 6-inch round. (if using the cheapy biscuits, use 2 and make a circle).
• Fill with rounded 1/4 cup beef mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 pickle slices.
• Fold dough over filling and press to seal.
• Make 3 small slits in top of each.
• Place on large ungreased cookie sheet.
• If desired, brush tops with egg and sprinkle with sesame seed.
• BAKE at 375°F 17 to 21 minutes or until deep golden brown.