Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for a quick meal or snack, these pockets are filled with gooey cheese, savory marinara sauce, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped up in a warm, golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Others:
- 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.
- Add sauce: Spread marinara sauce on each piece, leaving edges clear.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, desired toppings, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Form pockets: Fold the dough over to form a pocket and seal edges with a fork.
- 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 brown and crispy.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the edges are sealed well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pizza Pockets, Homemade, Easy, Cheesy, Snack, Appetizer
