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Sweet and perfectly balanced hand pies filled with juices peaches, a smooth and luscious cream filling, wrapped in a flaky crispy crust. These peaches and cream hot pockets are guaranteed to hit that sweet spot. 

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Peaches and Cream Hot Pocket

Sweet and perfectly balanced hand pies filled with juices peaches, a smooth and luscious cream filling, wrapped in a flaky crispy crust. These peaches and cream hot pockets are guaranteed to hit that sweet spot.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword hand pies, hot pocket, peaches and cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Author kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 1 roll puff pastry I used jus-rol
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup caramel melted

Peach Filling

  • 1 15 Oz can of peaches in light syrup drain and reserve syrup
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Peach Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp peach syrup from can of peaches
  • 1/2 tbsp milk

Instructions

Peach Filling

  • In a pot over medium heat add the peaches, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • As the peaches start to release their juices break them into smaller pieces.
  • Continuously stir until it form a jam like consistency.
  • Remove from heat, set aside and allow to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • To a bowl at the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Fold until ingredients are fulled combined and set aside.

Peach Glaze

  • To a bowl mix together powdered sugar, syrup from the can of peaches and milk.
  • Mix until smooth and thick. If too loose add more powdered sugar until it reaches a thick runny consistency and set aside.

Assemble

  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3 inch wide strips. You should be able to get 4-5 strips from one roll.
  • Lay down a couple of tablespoons of the cream cheese filling and spread to an even layer on one end of the puff pastry.
  • Top with the completely cooled peach filling.
  • Make sure to leave room around the edges.
  • Fold over the empty side and using a fork, crimp the edges to seal completely.
  • Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and make 3 cuts across the tops to allow air to pass through.
  • Brush on melted butter and top with a sprinkle of sugar and place in a preheated oven at 425F.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Once cooked and fresh out the oven, brush on melted butter.
  • Drizzle on the peach glaze and melted caramel.
  • Enjoy!

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Breakfast Hot Pocket https://www.kingcooks.com/breakfast-hot-pocket/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breakfast-hot-pocket https://www.kingcooks.com/breakfast-hot-pocket/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:29:19 +0000 https://www.kingcooks.com/?p=4089 Savor your senses with the morning embrace of a warm, flaky breakfast hot pocket, where layers of golden pastry cradle a symphony of cheesy eggs, crispy bacon and a cheese pull that guarantees to awaken your taste buds to a day of deliciousness. 

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Savor your senses with the morning embrace of a warm, flaky breakfast hot pocket, where layers of golden pastry cradle a symphony of cheesy eggs, crispy bacon and a cheese pull that guarantees to awaken your taste buds to a day of deliciousness. 

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Breakfast Hot Pocket

Savor your senses with the morning embrace of a warm, flaky breakfast hot pocket, where layers of golden pastry cradle a symphony of cheesy eggs, crispy bacon and a cheese pull that guarantees to awaken your taste buds to a day of deliciousness.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, hot pocket
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 hot pockets
Author kingcooks

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 roll puff pastry I used jus-rol
  • 5 large eggs
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese diced or shredded
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil for cooking

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp parsley dried

Instructions

  • In a cold pan, add the bacon and turn the heat to medium high. Allow the bacon to cook on both sides until crispy.
  • Once cooked, set aside. Let cool and chopped into bite sized pieces.
  • Drain bacon fat and turn temperature down to low. Beat the eats until fully incorporated.
  • Add olive oil and pour the beaten eggs into the pan and allow them to scramble moving them around gently.
  • Once the eggs start to come together season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and continue to mix together. Then fold in cheddar cheese, the chopped bacon and mozzarella cheese.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3 inch wide strips. You should be able to get 4-5 strips from one roll.
  • Lay down a decent amount of the egg mixture and top with shredded cheddar. Make sure to leave room around the edges.
  • Fold over the empty side and using a fork, crimp the edges to seal completely.
  • Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and make 3 cuts across the tops to allow air to pass through.
  • Brush on melted butter and top with parmesan cheese and place in a preheated oven at 425F.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Brush on melted butter and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Place in the air fryer tray or basket and air fry at 400F for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Brush on melted butter and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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Cheesesteak Hot Pocket https://www.kingcooks.com/cheesesteak-hot-pocket/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheesesteak-hot-pocket https://www.kingcooks.com/cheesesteak-hot-pocket/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:17:02 +0000 https://www.kingcooks.com/?p=4008 A light and crispy crust stuffed with juicy, tender steak and enough cheese to stretch from here to the moon. This cheesesteak hot pocket is too good not to try. Truly amazing and simple to make. 

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A light and crispy crust stuffed with juicy, tender steak and enough cheese to stretch from here to the moon. This cheesesteak hot pocket is too good not to try. Truly amazing and simple to make. 

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Cheesesteak Hot Pocket

A light and crispy crust stuffed with juicy, tender steak and enough cheese to stretch from here to the moon. This cheesesteak hot pocket is too good not to try. Truly amazing and simple to make.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesesteak, hot pocket
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 pockets
Author kingcooks

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer optional

Ingredients

  • 1 roll puff pastry I used jus-rol
  • 1/2 lb rib eye steak thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese plus more to garnish
  • 5 slices American cheese
  • 5 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil for cooking

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp parsley dried

Instructions

  • In a pan over high heat, add olive oil and thinly sliced rib eye. Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Cook until half way done and add in the minced onion, green pepper and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Continue cooking until the steak is to your preferred doneness and the onions and green pepper are tender and slightly browned. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3 inch wide strips. You should be able to get 4-5 strips from one roll.
  • First lay down some American cheese, followed by the cooked steak, then a half slice of American and a half slice of mozzarella cheese. Make sure to leave room around the edges.
  • Fold over the empty side and using a fork, crimp the edges to seal completely.
  • Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and make 3 cuts across the tops to allow air to pass through.
  • Brush on melted butter and top with parmesan cheese and place in a preheated oven at 425F.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Place in the air fryer tray or basket and air fry at 400F for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Brush on melted butter and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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Spinach Artichoke Hot Pocket https://www.kingcooks.com/spinach-artichoke-hot-pocket/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinach-artichoke-hot-pocket Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:38:43 +0000 https://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3948 If you like spinach artichoke dip, this spinach artichoke hot pocket is mind blowing! Creamy, flaky, cheesy and full of those classic flavors from the appetizer we all know and love. 

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If you like spinach artichoke dip, this spinach artichoke hot pocket is mind blowing! Creamy, flaky, cheesy and full of those classic flavors from the appetizer we all know and love. 

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Spinach Artichoke Dip Hot Pocket

If you like spinach artichoke dip, these spinach artichoke dip hot pockets are mind blowing! Creamy, flaky, cheesy and full of those classic flavors from the appetizer we all know and love.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pastry, spinach artichoke dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author kingcooks

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 roll puff pastry I used jus-rol
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup artichoke hearts I used canned del monte quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese plus more to garnish
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp parsley dried

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together, softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Mix until throughly combined.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 2-3 inch wide strips. You should be able to get 4-6 strips from one roll.
  • Add the filling to half of the strips leave room around the edges. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese. Fold over the empty side to cover the filling and using a fork, crimp the edges to seal completely.
  • Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and cut slits across the tops to allow air to pass through.
  • Brush on some melted butter and top with parmesan cheese and place in a preheated oven at 425F.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Place in the air fryer tray or basket and air fry at 400F for 12-13 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Once cooked, brush on more melted butter and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers https://www.kingcooks.com/air-fryer-bang-bang-shrimp-skewers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-fryer-bang-bang-shrimp-skewers Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:14:12 +0000 http://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3718 Juicy jumbo shrimp dressed in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce. This is a great recipe for get togethers when you need an appetizer that will have people raving about your cooking. These Air fryer bang bang shrimp skewers will quickly become a favorite.

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Juicy jumbo shrimp dressed in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce. This is a great recipe for get togethers when you need an appetizer that will have people raving about your cooking. These Air fryer bang bang shrimp skewers will quickly become a favorite.

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Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

Juicy jumbo shrimp dressed in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce. This is a great recipe for get togethers when you need an appetizer that will have people raving about your cooking.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizers, bang bang, crispy shrimp
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 10 skewers
Author kingcooks

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 lb jumbo shrimp deveined and shelled
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp tarragon dried or fresh
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8-10 skewers 5-6 inches

Bang bang sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Bang Bang Sauce

  • In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for the bang bang sauce. Stir until full combined and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or zip lock bag, add shrimp, salt, black pepper, onion powder, tarragon, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, soy sauce and olive oil.
  • Mix thoroughly until all shrimp are coated in the marinade. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  • Once marinaded, skewer the shrimp to the prepared skewers.
  • TIP: If you’re grilling or baking and using wooden skewer please soak them in water for at least 20 minutes beforehand.
  • Add skewered shrimp to the air fryer basket or tray and cook @400F for 8-9 minutes flipping half way through.
  • Once cooked, brush on the bang bang sauce on all sides.
  • Serve with rice or enjoy with a big delicious salad.
  • Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers https://www.kingcooks.com/air-fryer-lemon-pepper-chicken-skewers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-fryer-lemon-pepper-chicken-skewers https://www.kingcooks.com/air-fryer-lemon-pepper-chicken-skewers/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:25:33 +0000 https://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3506 My twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!

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My twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

My twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, chicken, lemon pepper
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author kingcooks

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Lemon Pepper Butter

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter partially melted
  • 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a bowl add in the chicken thighs, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika and olive oil. Mix everything until thoroughly combined.
  • Skewer your marinated chicken thighs packing the meat onto each skewer tightly.
  • Once all your meat is skewered, air fry for 12 mins @400F.
  • Flip and air fry for 8-10 mins @400F or until the internal temperature reaches 165F

Lemon pepper butter

  • Add in a bowl the partially melted unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, sugar, lemon juice
  • Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Once the skewers are cooked, baste with the lemon pepper butter and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

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My twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!
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