Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Delightful golden, crispy pockets bursting with gooey melted cheese and savory toppings, customizable to fit your family’s taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
- ½ cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick and cut into squares (about 4 inches per side).
- On each square, place about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, followed by ¼ cup of shredded cheese and your favorite toppings.
- Fold each square over to form a triangle and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash (optional).
- Place the pizza pockets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Allow the pockets to cool slightly before serving with a side of pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
These pizza pockets can be customized with various fillings and are perfect for leftovers. Freeze for a quick meal solution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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