homemade easy cheesy pizza pockets Recipe
Delicious homemade cheesy pizza pockets that are perfect for a snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pizza pockets
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pizza Pockets:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough for flakier texture)
- 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)
- 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 and toppings: Spread marinara sauce, add cheeses, toppings, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Form pockets: Fold the dough over, seal edges, brush with 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
- For a flakier texture, use crescent roll dough instead of pizza dough.
- Feel free to customize fillings with your favorite pizza toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
