Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Golden pockets packed with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and flavorful spices for a tasty snack.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can pizza dough or crescent rolls, refrigerated
- ½ cup pepperoni or any toppings you like mushrooms, sausage, or diced peppers
Seasonings and Toppings
- ¼ teaspoon Italian herbs
- powdered garlic a light sprinkle
- melted butter or olive oil to brush on top
- grated Parmesan for finishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
- Spread the dough on a floured counter. If it’s crescent rolls, break it apart into triangles. For pizza dough, slice it into 8 small rectangles.
- Smear a thin layer of marinara sauce on each piece of dough. Add some shredded mozzarella and scatter a couple of pepperoni slices or other toppings over it.
- Sprinkle on some garlic and Italian seasoning. Fold each dough piece to make a pocket, then firmly press the edges together using a fork.
- Lightly coat the top of each pocket with butter or oil using a pastry brush. Toss a bit of Parmesan on each one.
- Bake them for 12–15 minutes until they’re golden and bubbling.
- Let the pockets cool off just a little. They’re great with extra marinara for dipping if you like!
Nutrition
Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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