Flaky outside, melty inside — these easy stuffed pockets are perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or snacks.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake/Air Fry: 12–18 minutes
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Yield: 8 pockets
🛒 Ingredients
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
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8 slices deli ham
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Optional extras
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Dijon mustard
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Cream cheese spread
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Sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Dough
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Line baking sheet with parchment
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Unroll dough and separate into rectangles
2️⃣ Fill
On each piece:
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Add ham slice
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Sprinkle cheese
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Optional: tiny smear mustard
Leave edges clear.
3️⃣ Seal
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Fold dough over filling
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Press edges firmly with fork
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Place seam-side down
⚠️ Seal well to prevent cheese leaks.
4️⃣ Egg Wash
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Sprinkle garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
🌪️ Air Fryer Method
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
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Air fry 8–10 minutes
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Cook in single layer
🔢 Estimated WW Points (per pocket)
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Crescent dough version: 5–7 points
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Pizza dough version: 6–8 points
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Using reduced-fat cheese: saves points
(Varies by brands.)
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory?
Low to moderate (comfort food).
⚠️ Less ideal
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Processed ham
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Refined dough
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Cheese saturated fat
👍 To improve
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Use whole wheat dough
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Use turkey ham
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Use reduced-fat cheese
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Add spinach inside
💡 Pro Tips
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Don’t overfill
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Chill pockets 10 minutes for cleaner shape
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Use fork to seal tightly
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Rotate tray halfway for even browning
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Let rest 3–5 minutes before eating
🔄 Easy Variations
🥓 Breakfast pocket
Add scrambled egg inside
🌶️ Spicy
Add jalapeños or chili flakes
🥬 Veggie boost
Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms
🍕 Pizza pocket
Add pizza sauce + pepperoni
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: up to 4 days
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Freeze (baked): 2 months
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Reheat: air fryer 3–4 minutes