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[[Image:Hotpocketlogo.gif|right|thumb|The Hot Pockets brand logo.]]
[[Image:Hotpocketlogo.gif|right|thumb|The Hot Pockets brand logo.]]
'''Hot Pockets''' are [[microwave oven|microwaveable]] [[sandwich|sandwiches]] composed of [[cheese]] and [[meat]] wrapped up in a flaky crust. Hot Pockets are advertised as "America's Favorite Stuffed Sandwich" and are currently produced by [[Nestlé]]. There are over 20 varieties of Hot Pockets, including both [[breakfast]] and [[lunch]]/[[dinner]] varieties (see list below). Nestlé also offers Lean Pockets, Croissant Pockets, Pot-Pie Pockets and Hot Pocket Pizza Minis; in [[2005]], Hot Pockets Subs and Hot Pocket Fruit Pastries were introduced.
'''Hot Pockets''' are [[microwave oven|microwaveable]] [[sandwich|sandwiches]] usually composed of [[cheese]] and [[meat]], sometimes accompanied with vegetables or a type of sauce, wrapped up in a flaky crust. Hot Pockets are advertised as "America's Favorite Stuffed Sandwich" and are currently produced by [[Nestlé]]. There are over 20 varieties of Hot Pockets, including both [[breakfast]] and [[lunch]]/[[dinner]] varieties (see list below). Nestlé also offers Lean Pockets, Croissant Pockets, Pot-Pie Pockets and Hot Pocket Pizza Minis; in [[2005]], Hot Pockets Subs and Hot Pocket Fruit Pastries were introduced.


Hot Pockets were invented by [[Paul Merage]] and [[David Merage]] in the 1970s. They founded the company [[Chef America Inc.]] and began producing Hot Pockets for the market in [[1983]]. In 2002, the Merages sold Chef America to Nestlé for $2.6 billion. Initially only available in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], they are now sold by [[Nestlé]] in [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Spain]] and the [[United Kingdom]] under the [[Maggi]] brand. Quote from Nestlé 2005 Full Year Financials: "In Europe, the roll-out of Hot Pockets, small microwaveable frozen meals, is gaining momentum in France, Germany, Spain and the UK."
Hot Pockets were invented by [[Paul Merage]] and [[David Merage]] in the 1970s. They founded the company [[Chef America Inc.]] and began producing Hot Pockets for the market in [[1983]]. In 2002, the Merages sold Chef America to Nestlé for $2.6 billion. Initially only available in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], they are now sold by [[Nestlé]] in [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Spain]] and the [[United Kingdom]] under the [[Maggi]] brand. Quote from Nestlé 2005 Full Year Financials: "In Europe, the roll-out of Hot Pockets, small microwaveable frozen meals, is gaining momentum in France, Germany, Spain and the UK."

Revision as of 04:06, 22 December 2006

File:Hotpocketlogo.gif
The Hot Pockets brand logo.

Hot Pockets are microwaveable sandwiches usually composed of cheese and meat, sometimes accompanied with vegetables or a type of sauce, wrapped up in a flaky crust. Hot Pockets are advertised as "America's Favorite Stuffed Sandwich" and are currently produced by Nestlé. There are over 20 varieties of Hot Pockets, including both breakfast and lunch/dinner varieties (see list below). Nestlé also offers Lean Pockets, Croissant Pockets, Pot-Pie Pockets and Hot Pocket Pizza Minis; in 2005, Hot Pockets Subs and Hot Pocket Fruit Pastries were introduced.

Hot Pockets were invented by Paul Merage and David Merage in the 1970s. They founded the company Chef America Inc. and began producing Hot Pockets for the market in 1983. In 2002, the Merages sold Chef America to Nestlé for $2.6 billion. Initially only available in the United States and Canada, they are now sold by Nestlé in France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom under the Maggi brand. Quote from Nestlé 2005 Full Year Financials: "In Europe, the roll-out of Hot Pockets, small microwaveable frozen meals, is gaining momentum in France, Germany, Spain and the UK."

Hot Pockets, which come frozen, are often known for a "sleeve" or "crisper" in which they cook in the microwave. This sleeve comes packaged with individual Hot Pockets, and are meant to be disposed of after use. The sleeve converts microwave energy into heat to crisp the crust, which would normally be penetrated by microwaves.

Recently, Hot Pockets brand has introduced whole grain crusts, following a trend of many convenience product purveyors of offering healthier choices. This new variety is part of their "Lean Pocket" line, under the heading "Lean Pocket Ultra".

List of varieties

Hot Pockets

Hot Pockets Subs

  • Meatballs & Mozzarella
  • Philly Steak and Cheese
  • Ham & Cheese
  • Pepperoni Pizza

Hot Pockets Biscuits

  • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
  • Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Pot Pie Express

  • Chicken
  • Chicken & Broccoli
  • Turkey

Lean Pockets

Lean Pockets Ultra

  • Meatballs & Mozzarella
  • Supreme Pizza
  • Ham & Cheese

Lean Pockets Subs

Croissant Pockets

  • Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar
  • Egg, Sausage & Cheese
  • Five Cheese Pizza
  • Ham & Cheddar
  • Italian Style Chicken Melt
  • Meatballs & Mozzarella
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Philly Steak & Cheese
  • Turkey Bacon Club

Hot Pockets Fruit Pastries

  • Apple
  • Cream Cheese & Strawberry
  • Strawberry

Hot Pockets Pizza Minis

  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage & Pepperoni
  • Double Cheese Pizza

See also

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