Description
Enjoy quick and delicious Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets! Customize with your favorite fillings and enjoy this kid-friendly treat today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: mini pepperoni, chopped veggies (like bell peppers or mushrooms)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on each square, leaving edges clear.
- Add shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and any optional toppings on top of the sauce.
- Fold over to form pockets and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like spinach or feta for added flavor. Use whole wheat dough for a healthier twist. Serve with various dipping sauces like ranch or garlic butter.