Description

These homemade cheesy pizza pockets are a quick, delicious, and kid-friendly twist on classic pizza. With gooey cheese, customizable fillings, and a golden crust, they’re perfect for lunches, snacks, or freezer-friendly meals.

Ingredients

1 refrigerated pizza crust or crescent/pizza dough

Pizza sauce (about 6–8 Tbsp)

1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

24–32 pepperoni slices (or other fillings as desired)

Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, grated Parmesan cheese

1–2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C) or 375 °F (190 °C), depending on dough thickness.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into rectangles or squares.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each piece, leaving a border around the edges.
Add about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella and desired fillings like pepperoni or veggies.
Fold the dough over to create pockets and seal edges firmly with a fork.
Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with optional seasonings.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let rest briefly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Customize fillings with meats, veggies, or gourmet ingredients.
Make ahead and freeze for quick meals.
Use parchment paper or oil the baking sheet to prevent soggy bottoms.
Brush with garlic butter for added flavor and crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snack, Lunch, Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 20mg