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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe

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These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a fun and delicious snack or meal option, featuring a crispy golden crust filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and Italian-seasoned pizza sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they are ideal for dipping and sharing.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce plus more for dipping
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into rectangles or circles as desired for individual pockets.
  3. Assemble Pockets: Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on one side of each dough piece. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni slices, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to create a flavorful filling.
  4. Seal Edges: Fold the dough over to enclose the filling completely. Press the edges together and use a fork to crimp and seal them securely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  5. Brush with Olive Oil or Egg Wash: Lightly brush the tops of each pocket with olive oil or the beaten egg wash to promote a golden, crispy crust once baked.
  6. Bake Pockets: Place the assembled pockets on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve your cheesy pizza pockets warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • To prevent sogginess, avoid overfilling the pockets with sauce or cheese.
  • You can customize the filling with other toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
  • These pockets can be made ahead and frozen; bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
  • Use a baking sheet liner or parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Find it online: https://mealoria.com/homemade-easy-cheesy-pizza-pockets-recipe/