Are Lean Pockets Good for Diet
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Hot Pockets were invented in the 70s
Paul and David Merage are responsible for dreaming up these microwavable "sandwiches" back in the 1970s. The product first hit shelves in grocery stores in 1983.
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They used to have a different name
The frozen foods staple wasn't always associated with the sing-song "Hot Pockets!" slogan. When they were first dreamed up, they were called "Chunk Stuffers," but luckily someone thought better of than unappetizing name.
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Pizza is the most popular flavor
Hot Pockets have experimented with countless flavors over the years, but there are a few classic flavors that won't ever go away. The most-loved are the Pepperoni Pizza and Five Cheese Pizza flavors, because who can pass up on frozen pizza that cooks in two minutes?
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There's a healthier version
Hot Pockets fans who are watching their waistlines have an option that has less calories and fat than the original — though they're certainly still not one of the healthiest foods you could ever eat. Lean Pockets come in original flavors like Philly Steak and Cheese and Chicken Jalapeño and Cheese, all with 9 grams of fat or less and 360 calories or less per serving.
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You can eat them for breakfast
Somehow it took until 2001 for Hot Pockets creators to figure out that these sandwiches could be transformed into on-the-go breakfast items. Now you can eat your eggs in pocket form, thanks to flavors like Sausage, Egg & Cheese and Applewood Bacon, Egg & Cheese — probably a better bet than some fast-food breakfasts.
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There are several types of crust
Most people have tried the pizza pockets that come in a seasoned crust, but if you branch out to other Hot Pockets flavors, you'll find there are plenty more crust varieties to try. The fillings can be stuffed into whole grain crust, pretzel bread, garlic buttery seasoned crust, crispy crust, flaky crust, biscuit crust, and even croissant crust.
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There have been some one-hit wonders
We definitely ate our share of Hot Pockets Sideshots — small, soft rolls with sloppy joe or cheeseburger filling — while they were still on the market. Some other short-lived products included Hot Pockets Pasta Bake which was filled with cheesy noodles (holy carbs!) or Food Truck Bites, inspired by actual food trucks in LA and Chicago.
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Some flavors are only available for a limited time
In addition to the trusty favorites, Hot Pockets regularly comes out with limited-edition flavors. Scan the freezer section for new twists like Buffalo-style chicken, cheddar cheeseburger, chicken pot pie and cheesy beef nacho before they're out of stock.
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Hot Pockets has its own mascot.
Who knew there was a smiling mascot named Herbie Hot Pockets out there? We'll let you decide whether the sunglasses-wearing sandwich is cute or creepy.
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Now there are snack-size pockets.
Sideshots may be gone, but newer Snack Bites make it (sort of) okay to eat Hot Pockets in between meals. They're a bit like Totino's Pizza Rolls, but they come in a larger variety of flavors, including Cheesy Beef Nacho, Buffalo-Style Chicken and Sausage, Egg & Cheese.
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Jim Gaffigan gets a lot of Hot Pockets
The comedian, who often jokes about America's obsession with junk food during his shows — has a famous bit about Hot Pockets, making fun of their nutritional value (or lack thereof) and inability to cook properly. According to him, they're either frozen in the middle or the filling resembles boiling, hot lava. Thanks to the bit, people regularly offer him Hot Pockets while he's on tour.
Are Lean Pockets Good for Diet
Source: https://www.delish.com/food/g4313/hot-pockets-facts/