Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe
Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade pizza in a convenient handheld pocket form with these Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets. Perfect for a quick meal or snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 pockets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough Options:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough for flakier texture)
- Optional: Homemade pizza dough
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 oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough: Roll out dough and cut into 4×4 inch squares or circles. Spread marinara sauce on each piece.
- Add fillings: Add cheeses, toppings, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Fold dough over to form pockets and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving with extra marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
