Homemade Mushroom Ham and Cheese Pockets
Looking for a leftover ham recipe? Try these insanely good mushroom ham and cheese pockets, kind of a like a homemade hot pocket! Freezer friendly + delish.
Servings 6
Calories 383kcal
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/3 cup flour
Filling:
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup ham, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Egg wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Add yeast, sugar, and water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit for 10 minutes – it should be a bit bubbly.
- Add oil, salt, and flour. Use dough hook attachment on medium speed on your mixer until it’s well combined. Let rest for another 10 minutes.
- While dough is resting, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Also during this time, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Pour mushrooms into a mixing bowl. Add ham and shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside for now.
- When your dough has finished resting, divide it into 6 balls. Roll out each ball in a rectangular(ish) shape.
- Spoon your mushroom ham and cheese filling onto one side of each piece of dough. Carefully fold them up, similar to how you would fold up a burrito. Use a fork to crimp down the edges to secure everything, and cut off any excess dough if there happens to be any.*
- Cut a few slits in the top of each pocket with a knife. Place the pockets on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush the egg wash on each mushroom ham and cheese pocket.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and dough is cooked through. Let cool a little and enjoy now, or place in a gallon size freezer bag to enjoy later.
- To reheat from frozen, put on a plate and cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Heat for 1:30 minutes in the microwave, or until center is hot (add another 30 seconds if needed).
Notes
Notes:
- *Instead of folding it up burrito-style, you can also just fold down the edges and crimp them.
- The crust is a little softer coming out of the microwave compared to fresh out of the oven, so if you want that crispy crust, pop them into a hot oven or toaster oven for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal