Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe
Delicious homemade cheesy pizza pockets with melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and Italian seasonings, baked to golden perfection and perfect for a quick snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce plus more for dipping
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- olive oil for brushing
- flour for dusting
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Fork
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about a ¼-inch thickness, ensuring it's even for consistent baking.
- Cut Dough: Cut the rolled dough into rectangles or circles, depending on your preference for the shape of the pockets.
- Add Filling: Spread 0.5 cup of pizza sauce evenly on one half of each dough piece, then top with shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni slices, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Seal Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together, sealing them securely using a fork to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
- Apply Wash and Brush: Brush the sealed pockets with olive oil or beaten egg wash to help achieve a golden brown, crispy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use all-purpose flour to dust the surface and prevent sticking while rolling the dough.
- For a crispier crust, brush the pockets with egg wash rather than just olive oil.
- You can customize fillings by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms if desired.
- Leftover pizza pockets can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- If you prefer a spicier option, add crushed red pepper flakes into the filling.
