Description
These homemade pizza pockets are a delicious, kid-friendly snack or main course that combines soft pizza dough filled with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty tomato sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make a convenient and tasty meal or treat that can be customized with various fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Pockets
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Roll and Cut Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into six equal squares, which will become your pizza pockets.
- Fill Dough Squares: Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each square, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Seal the Pockets: Fold each square into a triangle or rectangle shape, carefully pinching and sealing the edges with a fork to ensure the filling does not leak out during baking.
- Brush and Season: Arrange the sealed pockets on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pizza pockets turn golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pockets from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Get creative with fillings—try cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, or pineapple for a unique twist.
- These pizza pockets freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
