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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets: A Wonderful Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Yara Collins
  • Total Time: 24 minute

Ingredients

– 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup ricotta cheese
– ½ cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of protein/veggies)
– ½ cup bell peppers, diced
– ¼ cup sliced olives
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
– Marinara sauce (for dipping)


Instructions

Creating these Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets is a fun and enjoyable task. Follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough evenly. You can use store-bought or make your own from scratch!
3. Cut Dough: Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the rolled-out dough into squares, approximately 5 inches by 5 inches each.
4. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, diced bell peppers, olives, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well blended.
5. Assemble Pockets: Place a heaping spoonful of filling in the center of each dough square. Be careful not to overfill!
6. Seal the Pockets: Fold the dough over to create a triangle shape, enclosing the filling. Pinch the edges firmly to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
7. Brush with Olive Oil: Arrange the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with olive oil to encourage browning.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
9. Cool for a Moment: Once baked, allow the pizza pockets to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

These steps will ensure you make delicious and perfectly baked pizza pockets every time!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 pockets
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 10g