Sweet Onion and Cheese Parker House Pockets Recipe

Name: Sweet Onion and Cheese Parker House Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g part-skim cottage cheese or 250 g ricotta cheese; ⅓ cup green onion, finely sliced (we use red onion, white onion will work also); 1 small potato, peeled, cooked, and mashed; 1 ¼ cups skim milk; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup canola oil; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 8 g instant yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp if you buy yeast in bulk); 1 egg white, fork-beaten; 2 -2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

250 g part-skim cottage cheese or 250 g ricotta cheese
⅓ cup green onion, finely sliced (we use red onion, white onion will work also)
1 small potato, peeled, cooked, and mashed
1 ¼ cups skim milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup canola oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
8 g instant yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp if you buy yeast in bulk)
1 egg white, fork-beaten
2 -2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1
Combine cottage cheese and onion in small bowl, set aside.
2
Combine next 5 ingredients in small saucepan; heat and stir on medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
3
Remove from heat; cool to very warm but not hot.
4
Combine whole wheat flour and yeast in large bowl; stir in wet ingredients until thick batter consistancy.
5
Add egg white, mix well; add all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough is formed.
6
Turn out and knead on floured surface for about 10 min until smooth and elastic.
7
Cover dough in bowl, let dough rest 15 min in oven with light on and door closed.
8
Cut dough in half; roll one portion out on lightly floured surface to scant 1/2 inch (12 mm) thickness.
9
Cut with three inch (7 cm) round cutter (square cutter should also work); fill middle with 1 tsp cheese mixture; fold over and pinch side like a perogy.
10
Repeat with remaining dough.
11
Arrange pockets on 2 large greased baking sheets; cover, let rise in oven with light on and door closed for 40 min until doubled in size.
12
Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

774

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g part-skim cottage cheese or 250 g ricotta cheese, ⅓ cup green onion, finely sliced (we use red onion, white onion will work also), 1 small potato, peeled, cooked, and mashed, 1 ¼ cups skim milk, and more.

Yes, Sweet Onion and Cheese Parker House Pockets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Onion and Cheese Parker House Pockets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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