Ham and Cheese Pockets

  Lunch

These unique sandwiches are filled with ingredients most kids like. Pack these ham and cheese pockets in kiddos' lunch boxes, or make them on weekends for the whole family.

Ham and Cheese Pockets

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 2-1/2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1 pocket: 229 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

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