Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a fun and delicious snack or meal option for pizza lovers. Filled with gooey cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite toppings, these pockets are perfect for a quick and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Dough Options:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough for flakier texture)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Dried oregano or garlic powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough and cut into squares.
- Add Filling: Place a spoonful of sauce, cheese, and toppings on each square.
- Seal: Fold over the dough to create pockets and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Bake: Place the pockets on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite pizza toppings like cooked bacon, ham, or different types of cheese.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg