Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos Recipe
Taco night just got even more exciting with this Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos Recipe. Unlike regular tacos, these pockets are stuffed, baked, and oozing with gooey cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease from skillet.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer beef until thickened.
- Place tortillas on a flat surface.
- Spoon beef mixture in tortilla center.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Fold tortillas into sealed pockets.
- Brush tortillas with olive oil.
- Place pockets on lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with sour cream and salsa.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add black beans for extra protein.
- Brush tortillas with butter for richer flavor.
- Freeze unbaked pockets for later meals.
- Add jalapeños for spicy taco pockets.