Dishes like these loaded cheesy pocket tacos are a godsend for those busy afternoons and evenings when you’re running the kids to sports, meetings or friends’ houses and you want something you can make in advance and just keep warm. Simply grab one of these and go!
Not only are these great for those busy evenings but they’re also great for potlucks or to enjoy while watching the game. Feel free to add anything you want to these mouthwatering cheesy pocket tacos, such as pepperoni, ham, rice and beans, or veggies.
You need very few ingredients to make these pocket tacos – taco seasoning, ground beef, salsa, cream cheese and cheddar, salsa, and some tortillas. Of course, you can put your own spin on them and add anything else you want, or you could make a couple of different varieties.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
These pocket tacos are just so easy and delicious. You can make different ones every time you make them, varying the meat, cheese and add-ins.
How to Serve Them
Enjoy these warm, either as a snack or as part of your evening meal. You can add any toppings you want. Another way is to wrap them individually in foil and that way they make a great grab-and-go snack.
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Can You Make Them Ahead?
Yes, you can make them ahead and reheat them.
Storage Instructions
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them for up to a month and then reheat in the microwave.
Variations and Substitutions:
Add anything you want to these – meat, seafood, different kinds of cheese, beans, cilantro – the sky’s the limit!
These pocket tacos are so easy to prepare and they make wonderful snacks. They’re also good for dinner, paired with your favorite sides.
Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos
Ingredients
- 12 x 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- Salsa sliced black olives, sour cream and/or green onions (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Pan fry the beef in a skillet and then drain off the excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the cream cheese with the salsa in a bowl.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture between the tortillas.
- Top with the beef mixture
- Then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Fold or roll up the tortilla and arrange them on greased baking trays.
- Brush with melted butter or oil and bake for 15 minutes, then add toppings of choice, and serve hot.
- Enjoy!
