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Easy Ham and Cheese Pocket Sandwiches: Best 20-Min Recipe

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These easy ham and cheese pocket sandwiches are quick, forgiving, and deliver a perfect combination of crispy exterior and gooey, melty interior every single time. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, they come together in about 20 minutes flat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (Pillsbury Grands recommended)
  • 8 slices deli ham (honey, smoked, or Black Forest)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese (or provolone, mozzarella, cheddar)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pop open the can of biscuits. Separate the biscuits and place them on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick, using a rolling pin or clean wine bottle.
  4. Place one slice of ham on one half of each biscuit circle, folding to fit. Top with half a slice of Swiss cheese.
  5. Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly with fingers, then crimp with a fork to seal.
  6. Arrange pockets about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder. Brush mixture over tops of each pocket. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Start checking at 12 minutes.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. While pockets cool, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and smoked paprika for the dipping sauce.

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough to avoid tough pockets. Use room temperature ingredients for even melting. Brush with butter twice for extra crispiness. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil. Let pockets rest on the baking sheet after baking to set the cheese. Make extra dipping sauce as it keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

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