Description
These Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious twist on classic pizza flavors, all wrapped up in a handy pocket. Perfect for a quick meal or snack!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can of pizza dough or crescent rolls, refrigerated
- 1/2 cup pepperoni or any toppings you like—mushrooms, sausage, or diced peppers
- A quarter teaspoon of Italian herbs
- A light sprinkle of powdered garlic
- Melted butter or olive oil, to brush on top
- Some grated Parmesan for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
- Prepare the Dough: Spread the dough on a floured counter. If it’s crescent rolls, break it apart into triangles. For pizza dough, slice it into 8 small rectangles.
- Add the Filling: Smear a thin layer of marinara sauce on each piece of dough. Add some shredded mozzarella and scatter a couple of pepperoni slices or other toppings over it.
- Season and Fold: Sprinkle on some garlic and Italian seasoning. Fold each dough piece to make a pocket, then firmly press the edges together using a fork.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly coat the top of each pocket with butter or oil using a pastry brush. Toss a bit of Parmesan on each one. Bake them for 12–15 minutes until they’re golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Let the pockets cool off just a little. They’re great with extra marinara for dipping if you like!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pizza Pockets, Pizza Pockets Recipe, Homemade Pizza Pockets
