Description
These Homemade 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 meats, and flavorful seasonings, all wrapped in a golden-brown crust. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
- Olive oil for brushing
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 equal rectangles.
- Add filling: Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on one half of each rectangle. Add mozzarella, pepperoni or sausage, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Form pockets: Fold the dough over to create a pocket, press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash: Transfer to the baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg. Cut a small slit in the top of each pocket for steam to escape.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with marinara sauce.
Notes
- You can customize with vegetables, different meats, or cheeses.
- These freeze well—just bake, cool, and store in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
