Description
Golden on the outside, melty on the inside—these cheesy pizza pockets are everything you love about pizza in a portable, homemade package. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for school lunches, snack trays, or easy appetizers.
Ingredients
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade equivalent)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
12–16 pepperoni slices (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil or 1 egg (for brushing)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough and cut into palm-sized rectangles or circles.
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Spoon pizza sauce into the center of each piece. Add cheese and pepperoni.
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Fold and seal edges with a fork.
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Brush tops with oil or egg wash. Sprinkle with seasoning and parmesan if using.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Don’t overfill—leave space around the edges for clean sealing.
Try different cheeses or veggie fillings to customize.
To reheat, use an oven or air fryer for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza pockets, cheesy snack, easy appetizer, family-friendly recipe