During the week, we sling food. It is a sad state of food affairs at my house Monday through Thursday. I can hear the beep of the microwave as I type (sigh).
I was pleased with myself, that these hot pockets could be made during the weekend, and then eaten for lunches, and as snacks after school in a grab n’ go style just before we jump in the car for soccer practice.
Broccoli-Cheddar Pockets
Serves 4
Recipe from Food Network
Ingredients:
Kosher salt
1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1-3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 5-ounces)
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Vegetable oil, for brushing
All-purpose flour for dusting
1-11 ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough
1 large egg
Directions:
1. bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; pat dry. Mix the broccoli, cheddar, sour cream and chives in a bowl until combined, then squeeze the mixture together with your hands to make it compact.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees F. and brush a baking sheet lightly with vegetable oil.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut the dough into 4 pieces. Roll out each piece into a 6×8-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Put one-quarter of the filling in the center of each dough rectangle, pressing it together. Fold the 2 shorter sides of the dough over the filling, stretching the dough to cover, Fold in 2 long sides of the dough to form a packet. Pinch the edges to seal.
4. Place the pocket seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush the pockets with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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These would go over very well at my house.
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I'm betting those are really good.
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Those look SO good – what a great way to get brocolli into the kids!!Mary x
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My hubby loves broccoli cheddar soup. I know these would be a big hit here. These sound delicious and easy!
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Yummy, smart (in the make-ahead department), and healthful! Props to you for coming up with such a sensible alternative to the grab 'n' go offerings from fast food places.
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Best. Idea. Ever. I remember needing to make meals that could be served at 3 different times to serve everyone's schedule. I can't say I miss that. But these lovelies will come in handy!
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What a clever idea!
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Oooh …these look so good! You had me at broccoli cheddar!
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yummy!
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This is a great idea! Love broccoli and cheese together…
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This looks so yummy! Love this! Thanks for sharing! Have a lovely weekend!
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Great idea, they look so good. Love that they are grab and go.
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The filling sounds fantastic! Love those pockets.
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I love anything broccoli and cheese. These look like perfect snacks for the big game!
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I like this – I could keep the French bread dough in the fridge – and still make something quick and fresh. I know what you mean, though. The number of times I eat leftovers during the week would make for a really dull blog.
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Hmmm you hardly strike me as a food slinger 😉
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Those broccoli pockets look amazing Velva!! gloria
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Yum! I made something similar for my son when he started preschool, but I used pizza dough. Yours look delicious and I love the french bread dough idea!
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Love all kinds of bread pockets especially savory ones; these could be the American beoregs.!
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Now that looks fabulous, Velva. Easy to make and simple delicious! Love broccoli with cheese!!
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Those look amazing, Velva, a million miles away from frozen Hot Pockets!
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Great idea to start with the premade bread dough. I can think of all kinds of fillings that would be delicious made into these yummy little pockets.
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These look delicious and definitely going on my must make soon list!
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What a great idea! Even I could do this 🙂
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With both my hubby and I working, dinner around here is like that too, I'm afraid. I love food that I can prepare ahead of time, and these look really good! I just got some fresh broccoli too- perfect! 🙂
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Mmm.. Those look delicious! how I am loving the fact that my son might actually eat these! So easy and so much healthier than these store-bought frozen version I saw just a few weeks ago! Wonderful recipe!
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MMMMMM,…dear Velva!These filled pockets look irresistable & ooh so tasty!!thanks for this lovely recipe!
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this is such a good idea, i love that you made them yourself. i would love to snag one about now, delicious!
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I never knew how hard it was to get food on the table until the little one came along. These look like they made for excellent leftovers.
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These look verrry good! Very simple and quick, and great to throw together last second for a party!
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I need to make these! Even with only one child at home now it seems we are constantly on the go and still need those fast dinners.Mimi
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My son is coming on the weekend; anything broccloli makes him happy. Now I have something new to serve.I had 4 sons in hockey; I have a good idea what you are talking about.Thanks for your visit,Rita
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Hi Velvathose pockets look so cheesy and delicious! I know my girls would love those, they do love broccoli!Dennis
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Yum! Really like that you can prepare them ahead.
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This is such a great idea! And they look delicious, as well!!
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