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Grab and Go Gluten Free Hot Pockets

Published: Mar 28, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · 28 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Are you ready for an easy gluten free breakfast that you can hold in your hand? These delicious gluten free hot pockets not only make a perfect hand-held grab-and-go breakfast, but you can fill these breakfast pockets with your favorite breakfast fillings!!

Two gluten free hot pockets on a white plate.
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Do you remember those breakfast pockets from years ago? They were pretty easy as far as frozen fast food goes. All you had to do was heat them, and you had a hand-held ready meal. The downside of breakfast pockets was all the chemical ingredients that were impossible to pronounce and worse for your body.

If you have been gluten free for a long time, or even just a short time, chances are you have tried gluten free bread. I bet you didn't know you could get creative with gluten free bread.

Why This Recipe Is Great:

  1. Convenience: Hot Pockets are a convenient and quick meal option that can be prepared in minutes. You can make a bunch and freeze them so you have them if you need a quick meal.
  2. Time-Saving: I use soft gluten free bread, so there is no fancy dough to premake.
  3. Variety: You can make these homemade gluten free hot pockets in various flavors. You can also fill them with anything so that you can make them with breakfast, lunch, or dinner fillings.
  4. Portable: These gluten free hot pockets are a great meal on the go, making them a convenient option for people on the go.
  5. Fresh: You can taste the flavor because you are making these fresh!
Slices of gluten free bread on a plate.

Ingredient Notes:

The main thing you need is squishy soft gluten free bread. I like using Canyon Bakehouse, Udis, or Franz in this recipe because their bread is soft enough to crimp the edges.

Filling Ideas:

You can include any of your favorite breakfast foods in one of these hand-held breakfast sandwiches. Here are some of my family's favorite ingredients:

  • Breakfast: Use breakfast ingredients like eggs with ham, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, etc.
  • Lunch: Use deli meats, cheese, and leftovers such as my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, or use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • Dinner: Fill these with Gluten Free Meatballs with sauce or this Homemade Chili.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

A slice of bread on a cutting board. The crust has been cut off the bread.

Step 1: Place your bread on a cutting board and use a knife to remove the crusts from the gluten free bread.

🔑 Sandi says: Don't throw away the gluten free bread crusts!! You can use them to make this delicious Gluten Free Bread Pudding. I keep a bag of "crusts" and ends in my freezer. When the bag fills up, you can make bread pudding or even these Gluten Free French Toast Muffins with them!!

Two slices of bread on a baking pan with the crusts removed.

Step 2: Spray olive oil on the pan to prevent sticking. Arrange the bread on a baking pan. The next step is to take the palm of your hand and gently press down the bread. It will help the bread stick together better.

Shredded cheese on slices of gluten free bread.

Step 3: Add your fillings. I usually add the cheese first, but it depends on the hot pocket fillings you are using.

    Eggs and salsa on slices of bread. Each has fresh cilantro on top.

    Step 4: Now is the fun part! Top your bread with your fillings. I am making gluten free breakfast hot pockets, so I used sliced hard-boiled eggs, salsa, and fresh cilantro. You can also use scrambled eggs.

    Sandwiches on a baking sheet.

    Step 5: Cover the toppings with another slice of bread and use a fork to press the edges together carefully.

    Step 6: Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes in a toaster oven or regular oven.

    A gluten free hot pocket cut in half so you can see the fillings.

    Recipe FAQ:

    Are hot pockets gluten free?

    Unfortunately, regular store-bought hot pockets are not gluten free.

    How do you store hot pockets?

    I recommend storing these hot pockets in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Can you freeze gluten free hot pockets?

    Yes! This is my favorite thing to do, so I always have these gluten free hot pockets available for a grab-and-go meal. Freeze cooled hot pockets and place them carefully in a freezer bag.

    Can you buy gluten free hot pockets in stores?

    There is one company, Mikey's, that I know who is making gluten free hot pockets. Other brands make something similar, like pizza rolls.

    More Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas:

    • Gluten Free Pancakes - This is the ultimate gluten free pancakes recipe. It is also dairy-free.
    • Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwiches - As with this gluten free hot pockets recipe, these breakfast sandwiches are easy to customize.
    • Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal - This is a great breakfast to feed a crowd!
    • Gluten Free Quiche - Quiche can be made with any vegetables or meats.

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    Easy Gluten Free Hot Pockets

    Sandi Gaertner
    Simple gluten free hot pockets that you can fill with your favorite breakfast, lunch, or dinner fillings.
    4.97 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 296 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 slices gluten free bread * see note
    • 4 eggs boiled or scrambled
    • ½ cup shredded cheese
    • ¼ cup salsa
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • You can make these with breakfast ingredients, or make them a meal by using your favorite meats. See the notes section below for ideas!
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • On a cutting board, lay out the slices of bread and remove the crust with a knife. Use your palm to gently press down the bread. You don't have to press too hard, just a little.
    • Add the "bottom" 4 bread slices to a baking sheet.
    • Set four slices aside to be the tops for the breakfast pockets.
    • On the bottom halves, add cheese, salsa, egg, and cilantro. Feel free to customize these further with your favorite breakfast ingredients.
    • Place the top half bread slice on top of the bottom half. Use a fork to press down the edges of the bread to seal all the way around the bread.
    • Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350º F for 10 minutes. I used my toaster oven, but feel free to use your regular oven as well.

    Notes

    1. I recommend using very soft gluten free white bread to make this recipe.
    2. Fill these hot pockets with breakfast foods like eggs and cheese and leftovers like chili, chicken pot pie, and pulled pork. You can also fill them with meatballs and sauce! See my post for a full list of ideas.
    3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    4. Freeze them in a freezer-safe container or zipper bag.

    SPECIAL NOTE

    Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

    This post was updated from an older September 2018 post with more filling ideas and recipe details.

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    1. Leigh Olson

      September 28, 2018 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea! Love that you have used the gluten-free bread rather than pastry. It makes it so easy. I am going to experiment with some other fillings. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 01, 2018 at 9:52 am

        Thank you so much Leigh...the bread makes it so much easier than dealing with gluten free dough! It is a huge timesaver too.

        Reply
    2. Sara | Belly Rumbles

      September 24, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      These grab and go breakfast pockets are really super easy. All you need is a fork and oven, love it. Then you are only limited by your imagination.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 27, 2018 at 10:46 pm

        Exactly!

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      September 24, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and perfect for weekend brunch! Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 27, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        You could even have your guests add their favorite fillings 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jillian

      September 24, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a great, healthy grab and go breakfast! YUM!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 27, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you Jillian 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jere Cassidy

      September 24, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Would love these tomorrow for breakfast. This recipe is so creative in using bread slices.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 25, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you so much Jere, let me know what fillings you decide to use 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jodie

      September 22, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea! Will be making these!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 25, 2018 at 9:07 pm

        Awesome Jodie, let me know how you fill your pockets 🙂

        Reply
    7. Beth Lee

      September 21, 2018 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      These are so smart! I love learning flexible techniques where you can adjust the flavors and fillings to suit your own family's likes!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

        Thank you so much Beth, these are definitely fun to make 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jenni

      September 21, 2018 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      Simple and tasty! The perfect combination!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

        Thank you so much Jenni 🙂

        Reply
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