Merrilee- question about those hot pockets

[Heather W]

Do you cook them and freeze them? You said your son eats them up.
Do you freeze them to have them on hand? Do you let them rise and bake then freeze? Just freeze raw?

I just ordered up that cookbook from our library to check it out. I can't wait to see it.

I find myself baking a lot these days- fresh that day and I wonder if I could do some of this ahead of time to save time sometimes.

Fresh seems to always taste best though.:unsure:

Thanks!

[Jana in SoCal]

Hey Heather,

What cookbook?

Jana

[Heather W]

:hi: Jana! It's the cookbook Merrilee suggested in the post about making all the breads and stuff.

She suggested a book called More for Less I think it's called. It's a Mennonite cookbook. Lots of large recipes in it she says and she makes hot pockets. The boxed ones are gross! But homemade ones sound yummy.

[Merrilee Morse]

The hot pockets are something I came up with on my own, using the basic potato bread dough. Yes, I let them rise and bake them, then freeze them after they cool down, otherwise they "sweat" in the freezer bags. I toss a bunch of them in gallon sized Ziplock bags after they cool off, and then just pop them in the microwave til they are hot when I want one. BTW the recipe is called Edna Ruth Byler's potato dough baked goods.

[Heather W]

Thanks!:)

[Jana in SoCal]

Thanks Merrilee and Heather. I'll check that book out.

[MichelleTN]

Merrilee, in that recipe it calls for mashed potatoes. Does this mean already made up mashed potatoes or like dry potato flakes?

Thanks

[rachelmn]

The book is actually More With Less...A FABULOUS cookbook! :yum: The carrot cheddar soup is SO yummy!!!

[Merrilee Morse]

It means regular mashed potatos, made with no butter or milk, however I have used leftover mashed potatoes WITH butter and milk and instant mashed potatoes reconstituted with water, all with excellent results. Use what you have! And yes, the cookbook is called More With Less; sorry for the oversight!

[MichelleTN]

Thanks Merrilee :kiss:

[Heather W]

oops sorry about that! (the incorrect book name!):blush:

[stacy z]

oh, i can't wait to try this! :cool:

[Jana in SoCal]

Not to worry Heather. I found it all the same. I really appreciate the help!

[Kendra AU]

Oo, so I need the cookbook for the hotpocket recipe?

I wanted to make some up from scratch because, I agree, the store bought ones aren't all that great. Plus, I'm not even sure I've seen them here.. Anyway I was coming on to ask if people had a recipe to share for making them! lol

Kendra

[Merrilee Morse]

Honestly Kendra, you do not need a recipe. Just use any old recipe for making white bread! These are so simple; take a small piece of dough and roll it into a round shape. Put about a tablespoon full of finely minced ham and a tablespoon of cheddar cheese in the center, fold into a half circle and pinch the edges (fold and tuck for a good seal). Do not use too much filling or they will leak! I made that mistake the first time. Let them rise again and bake at 350 til they are golden.

[Jana in SoCal]

Merrilee,

I know you said you microwave them after you freeze them, but have you ever tried re-heating in the oven?

Judging by the size of this thread your hotpockets are a big hit!

TIA

[Merrilee Morse]

No, I always nuke them, but I imagine wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven would work just as well!

[Jana in SoCal]

Thanks Merrilee! I'll try it.

[Kendra AU]

Merrilee,

I know you said you microwave them after you freeze them, but have you ever tried re-heating in the oven?

Judging by the size of this thread your hotpockets are a big hit!

TIA


Mmm, we have a pizza stone that i bet would be great for heating them up on.

Merilee, thanks for answering the question. Sounds a bit like a calzone! I can handle that.. My youngest would certainly eat it if it contained chicken or ham so that would work!

Kendra

[Merrilee Morse]

Speaking of calzones, as a variation, I often replace the ham and cheese with spaghetti sauce, mozzerella and slices of pepperoni!