Description
Delicious and customizable cheesy pizza pockets filled with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, wrapped in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out circles of dough about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- On one half of each dough circle, place 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese, a few slices of pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over to create a crescent shape and press the edges together to seal.
- Brush the tops of the sealed pizza pockets with a mixture of olive oil and garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For freezing, wrap each pocket in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pizza Pockets, Pizza, Appetizer, Snack, Easy Recipe