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hands pulling apart a ham and cheese hot pocket to reveal insides.

Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

Melissa Griffiths
Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets made with Rhodes Rolls are perfect for a quick lunch at home, on the go or for school! Easy and delicious, the whole family will love them.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 24 frozen rolls (thawed)
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar or colby jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 ½ cups ham (chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Gently roll out all of the rolls. Yeast doughs can resist rolling so just roll as much as you can, then let them rest for about 5 minutes and roll again. You want them to be about 4 inches in diameter.
  • Place 6 of the rolled out rolls on a sheet tray. Repeat with another sheet tray.
  • Evenly divide up the ham and cheese between the rolls on the sheet trays, leaving room around the edges.
    ham and cheese topped bread dough rounds on baking sheet.
  • Place the remaining rolled our rolls on top of the filled rolls. Crimp the edges with a fork.
    raw and sealed hot pockets on baking sheet.
  • Combine the egg and water, whisking well. Brush the tops of the ham and cheese pockets with the egg wash.
  • Using a fork, gently poke vent holes in the top of the ham and cheese pockets.
    raw unbaked but sealed and ready hot pockets on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops and bottoms are golden brown, and the rolls are cooked through.
    hot pockets on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Thawing Frozen Rolls:
  • The night before I need them, I set them on a sheet tray lined with parchment, evenly spaced.
  • To avoid it being too cold to work with, remove them from the fridge about 30 minutes before you need them.
Freezing Ham & Cheese Hot Pockets: 
  1. Bake the ham and cheese pockets slightly shy of being done, about 13 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Place the whole sheet tray in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
  3. Remove the ham and cheese pockets from the freezer and place them in a freezer container or bag.
  4. To reheat, thaw the ham and cheese pockets for about 1 hour.
  5. Bake at 350ºF for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
 
Air Fryer Option: These homemade hot pockets work beautifully in an air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and cook for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown. If cooking from frozen, add an additional 5-7 minutes to the cooking time. This method gives them an extra crispy exterior while keeping the inside gooey and delicious.
Other Fillings: While ham and cheese is a classic combination, you can experiment with other fillings like:
  • Pepperoni and mozzarella for a pizza pocket
  • Turkey and swiss with a touch of mustard
  • Buffalo chicken with blue cheese or ranch
  • Broccoli and cheddar for a vegetarian option
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Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 161IUCalcium: 255mgIron: 3mg
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