Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets, where golden pastry meets gooey mozzarella and your favorite toppings. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or anytime snacking, these easy-to-make pockets are customizable and sure to impress. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for a delightful treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares or circles. Place a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices in the center of each piece, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold each piece over to create a pocket and pinch the edges tightly to seal. Optionally, crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush each pocket lightly with olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg