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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets That Your Family Will Love

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are customizable and freezer-friendly, making them a quick family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pizza Dough or crescent roll dough
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Marinara or Pizza Sauce or BBQ sauce
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or dairy-free cheese
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional, or nutritional yeast
For the Fillings
  • 1 cup Mini Pepperoni or Cooked Sausage omit for vegetarians
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, or Olives any preferred veggies
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano or basil
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Finish
  • 1 large Egg, Beaten or milk for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Garlic Powder optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife or pizza cutter
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 375°F for air fryer) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles (4x6 inches).
  3. Place dough rectangles on the baking sheet and spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce in the center.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add desired fillings.
  5. Fold dough over the filling to create pockets and seal edges with a fork.
  6. Brush tops of each pocket with beaten egg or milk and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown, or in air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 375°F.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These pizza pockets are customizable and can be filled with any combination of your favorite meats and vegetables.

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