Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a must-try for an easy and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough for flakier texture)
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Dried oregano or garlic powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough and cut into 4×4 inch squares or circles, depending on your preference.
- Spread a small spoonful of marinara sauce on each piece, leaving edges clear.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and any desired toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Fold the dough over to form a pocket and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings.
- These pockets can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg