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Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

These delicious hot snacks pair up Mexican and American flavors. They’re a handheld snack and they’re delicious served hot or warm from the oven. 

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup tomato salsa
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, green onions, and/or cilantro, for topping (all optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned all over, then drain off the excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix.
  3. Beat the cream cheese in a bowl and then blend in the salsa.
  4. Put a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the middle of a tortilla and top with the beef.
  5. Sprinkle with the cheese and fold up burrito-style.
  6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  8. Arrange the rolled tortillas on a greased baking sheet and brush melted butter over the tops.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes.
  10. Take them out of the oven and add any extra toppings you like, such as avocado, lettuce, olives, sour cream, or cilantro.
  • Author: Marie
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes