Ingredients
– 1 package of refrigerated pizza dough
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of filling)
– ½ cup pizza sauce
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Optional: vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
Instructions
Creating Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets can be fun and straightforward. Follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Cut the Dough: Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into squares or circles (about 4-6 inches wide).
4. Add the Filling: On half of each piece of dough, place a spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Add your pepperoni slices or other chosen toppings.
5. Fold and Seal: Fold the dough over to create a pocket. Pinch the edges tightly to seal, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
6. Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the sealed pockets for a golden finish.
7. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the filled and sealed pockets on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake: Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed.
9. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
10. Serve: These pockets are best enjoyed warm. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
With this process, you’ll create incredibly tasty pizza pockets that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pockets
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 12g