Description
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are the ultimate comfort food that brings together crispy tortillas and a savory filling of seasoned meat, fresh veggies, and gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these taco pockets are not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable, ensuring there’s something for everyone’s palate. With their fun shape and cheesy goodness, they are sure to be a hit at any dinner table. Serve them fresh out of the oven, paired with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa or guacamole for an elevated dining experience that will keep your family coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas
- Ground beef or chicken
- Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- Bell peppers (varied colors)
- Chopped onion
- Taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or chicken with chopped onions and bell peppers over medium heat until browned and tender. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Lay out tortillas, place filling on one side, add cheese, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg