High-Protein Cheeseburger Pockets

🍔 High-Protein Cheeseburger Pockets

A handheld, meal-prep friendly version of a classic cheeseburger — loaded with protein and baked until golden.

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🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8 pockets)

Filling:

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (90–93%)

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup

• 1 tsp yellow mustard

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar

• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (adds moisture + protein)

High-Protein Dough Option (Greek Yogurt Dough):

• 1½ cups self-rising flour

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick, 2% or 0%)

(Or use store-bought high-protein wraps if preferred.)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Make the filling
   Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
   Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
   Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and cottage cheese.

2. Prepare the dough
   Mix flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.
   Knead lightly (2–3 minutes).
   Divide into 8 equal balls and roll into 5-inch circles.

3. Assemble
   Add 2–3 tablespoons filling to one side.
   Fold over and seal edges with a fork.

4. Bake
   Brush tops lightly with egg wash (optional).
   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.

5. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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💪 Nutrition (Approx. Per Pocket)

• Calories: 280

• Protein: 26 g

• Carbs: 22 g

• Fat: 10 g

• Fiber: 2 g

(Will vary slightly depending on dough choice.)

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🔥 Protein Boost Options (Up to 32g per pocket)

• Add 1 scoop unflavored whey isolate to dough

• Use 96% lean beef

• Add extra ¼ cup cottage cheese

• Swap cheddar for high-protein cheese slices