The best Hot Pockets flavors are salty, cheesy, and reminiscent of classic dishes we all know and love. Hot Pockets should have a perfectly crispy outside and be filled to the brim with gooey stuff.
Before this taste test, I hadn’t had a Hot Pocket since childhood. I used to make the four cheese pizza ones for myself when my parents had to work late. At the time, they were sensationally delicious. Going into this, I was certain that Hot Pockets couldn’t be as good as I remembered. I mean, they’re literally just a scalding hot bread pocket of mush. They had nostalgia on their side, but my palate is so much more mature now.
But my fears were unfounded. Hot Pockets are delicious. Very delicious. It was my honor and privilege to try every single flavor of Hot Pockets and rank them from worst to best. I love these pastry logs filled with goo. I loved them in this order, specifically. Here are all the Hot Pocket flavors that we could get our hands on, ranked.
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Hot pockets contain imitation cheese While some of their products (like the ever-popular Pepperoni Pizza) tout “made with real cheese,” it’s not a brand-wide promise.
*Since ovens vary, cooking times may require adjusting. If thawing, thaw product under refrigeration (41°F) for a maximum of 7 days. DO NOT REFREEZE.
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, FULLY COOKED HAM AND WATER PRODUCT, 25% OF WEIGHT IS ADDED INGREDIENTS, GROUND AND FORMED, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED (CURED WITH WATER, SUGAR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEHYDRATED PORK BROTH, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*, CULTURES, SALT, FLAVORS*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE*, ANNATTO, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR CHEDDAR CHEESE), IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE (WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CASEIN, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO [COLOR]), SEASONING (WHEY, CHEDDAR/BLUE CHEESES [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, COCONUT OIL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CULTURED WHOLE MILK, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC), 2% OR LESS OF PALM OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SEASONING (BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], SEASONING [CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, SALT, DEXTROSE, DRIED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO]), SUGAR, SEASONING (WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR/BLUE CHEESES [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NONFAT MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CULTURED MILK, CITRIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, PAPRIKA, AND TURMERIC [COLOR]), FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, SALT, YEAST, DOUGH CONDITIONER (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, LCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES), DOUGH CONDITIONER (DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES WITH ASCORBIC ACID AND CITRIC ACID [ANTIOXIDANTS]), EGG YOLKS, LACTIC ACID, WHEY, SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITES.
*Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information. PREPARATION & STORAGE
The best Hot Pockets flavors are salty, cheesy, and reminiscent of classic dishes we all know and love. Hot Pockets should have a perfectly crispy outside and be filled to the brim with gooey stuff.
The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here.
Before this taste test, I hadn’t had a Hot Pocket since childhood. I used to make the four cheese pizza ones for myself when my parents had to work late. At the time, they were sensationally delicious. Going into this, I was certain that Hot Pockets couldn’t be as good as I remembered. I mean, they’re literally just a scalding hot bread pocket of mush. They had nostalgia on their side, but my palate is so much more mature now.
But my fears were unfounded. Hot Pockets are delicious. Very delicious. It was my honor and privilege to try every single flavor of Hot Pockets and rank them from worst to best. I love these pastry logs filled with goo. I loved them in this order, specifically. Here are all the Hot Pocket flavors that we could get our hands on, ranked.
To those that like Ham and Cheddar Hot Pockets.
FAQ
Does Hot Pockets have real cheese?
What are Hot Pockets made of?
What kind of cheese is in ham and cheese Hot Pockets?
Is Hot Pockets real food?
Are Ham and cheese Hot Pockets healthy?
Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets are filled with ham and cheese. They are high in calories, with 300 calories per serving. They also contain 11 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of protein. Breakfast Hot Pockets are a great way to start your day.
Why are some people more sensitive to Cheese?
People can be sensitive to dairy cheese for several reasons. Lactose intolerance is likely the most common reason. People cannot digest the sugar lactose in milk because they lack the enzymes to break it down. Individuals may have a food intolerance where they are sensitive to the proteins in dairy, namely casein. This can cause a low-level immune response and inflammation. It is also possible to be sensitive to the histamines naturally found in aged cheeses like parmesan and brie. Additives in cheese can also contribute to allergic responses in some people; for example, annatto that is used to color cheese has been reported to cause allergic reactions.
What are four cheese pizza hot pockets?
Four Cheese Pizza Hot Pockets are the childhood standard. The crème de la crème of after school snacks. Chances are this was the first Hot Pocket you ever had, and as such, it has a special place in your heart. It does in ours anyway. After all, how can you go wrong? Four ooey gooey cheeses melted inside of pastry? This is what kids dream of.
Are Philly steak & cheese Hot Pockets good?
The issue with the Philly Steak and Cheese Hot Pockets is texture. A Philly Cheese Steak is a hearty sandwich. It’s messy, yes, but it’s not delicate and flaky. You know what are flaky? Croissants. Don’t get us wrong, croissants are delicious and the Hot Pocket croissant crust is great, when paired with the right filling.