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Easy homemade hot pocket filled with cheese and ham on a white plate.

Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets

Delicious homemade ham and cheese pockets that are warm, cheesy, and perfect for a quick snack. These pockets can be made in advance and frozen for convenience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 pockets
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups All purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast Or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 cup Warm water Warm like bath water, not hot
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar To wake up the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or Italian seasoning Optional for added flavor
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 ounces Sliced ham
  • 1 ounce Shredded cheese Swiss or cheddar preferred

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. Stir warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it get foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil, then mix until it comes together.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes by hand until smooth and a little springy.
  4. Let it rise in an oiled bowl, covered, until doubled (about 45 to 60 minutes).
Preparing the Filling
  1. Slice ham and shred cheese, mixing them together. Optionally, add a tiny swipe of mustard if desired.
Assembling the Pockets
  1. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a rectangle.
  2. Add ham and cheese on one side of the rectangle, fold over, and pinch the edges closed.
  3. Seal the edges well, pressing with fingers and crimping with a fork if desired.
Baking or Freezing
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
  2. For freezing, place shaped pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment and freeze until solid (about 1 to 2 hours). Then transfer to a freezer bag.

Notes

These pockets can be made in advance and frozen. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 22 to 28 minutes. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.