Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Delicious and customizable pizza pockets filled with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings, perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Cheeses (Mozzarella and Parmesan)
- Pizza Sauce
- Toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
- Egg Wash (1 egg mixed with water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares or circles, about 5 inches in diameter.
- On one half of each dough piece, spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce, then layer on shredded mozzarella and selected toppings.
- Fold the dough over to cover the filling completely and press the edges firmly to seal.
- Whisk the egg with a pinch of water and brush over the top of each pocket.
- Arrange the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These pizza pockets can be frozen for later use. Bake straight from frozen with a slight increase in time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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