Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets are the perfect bite-sized treat, delivering gooey cheese and savory toppings wrapped in a flaky crust. Ideal for movie nights or casual gatherings, these delightful pockets combine comfort food appeal with easy customization options to suit any palate. Enjoy warm out of the oven or paired with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (mini preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out the pizza dough to about ¼ inch thick.
- Mix mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Cut dough into 4-inch squares; add filling to one half of each square.
- Fold over and seal edges firmly using a fork.
- Brush with olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg