Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious and convenient snack or meal option that you can customize with your favorite fillings. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these pockets are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Pizza Pockets:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- flour for dusting
- optional fillings: cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 to 8 equal rectangles or squares.
- Add toppings: On one side of each rectangle, spread a spoonful of pizza sauce, then top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any additional fillings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Form the pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and press the edges together with a fork to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the tops of each pocket with the egg wash. Brush lightly with olive oil for extra color and crispiness.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These can be frozen before or after baking.
- Reheat baked pockets in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Swap pepperoni for chopped veggies or cooked chicken for variety.
- Serve with extra marinara or ranch for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
