Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delightful handheld treat that’s perfect for quick snacks, family dinners, or even game day gatherings. These pockets are essentially personal-sized pizza bites, stuffed with all the classic toppings and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup additional fillings (such as pepperoni, cooked sausage, veggies)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 8 rectangles.
3. On half of each dough piece, spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, and add your chosen fillings.
4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning if using. Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
5. Brush the tops of each pocket with beaten egg and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and melted.
7. Let the pockets rest for a few minutes after baking before serving. Enjoy with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
You can customize the fillings to suit your preferences. Consider using whole wheat or cauliflower crust for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg