Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets – golden, crispy handheld pockets filled with melty mozzarella, savory sauce, and flavorful toppings. Perfect for snacks, lunches, or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or diced cooked sausage
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: grated Parmesan or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 8 rectangles or circles.
- Spread pizza sauce on half of each piece. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize fillings with veggies, ham, or olives for variety.
- Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American