Description
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring a savory filling of spiced meat and melted cheese wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla shell. These pocket tacos combine the convenience of handheld food with the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine, making them perfect for parties, family dinners, or a fun cooking project.
Ingredients
1 packet Taco Seasoning
1 pound ground beef
½ cup salsa
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
12 6-inch tortillas
Instructions
Crumble the ground beef into a skillet and cook thoroughly. Drain the grease from the skillet.
Add in the packet of Taco seasoning mix, following the directions on the package.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add in the cup of salsa and blend well.
While holding a tortilla, place a spoonful of cheese mix in the center of the tortilla. Place a spoonful of taco flavored beef to cover the salsa and cheese mix. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Fold the tortilla and filling as you would with a burrito.
Lightly spray a baking tray. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place rolled tortilla onto the greased tray. Brush the tops of the tortilla rolls with melted butter.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and add your choice of toppings, such as lettuce, salsa, sour cream, olives, and more cheese.
Enjoy your delicious Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos! 
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with black beans or cooked quinoa.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas can be used for dietary preferences.
- Can be adapted for vegetarian, gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 350 per taco
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g