Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe
These Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal that everyone will love. Filled with gooey cheese, flavorful marinara sauce, and your favorite toppings, these homemade pizza pockets are sure to be a hit!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pockets 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough and Filling
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can of pizza dough or crescent rolls, refrigerated
- 1/2 cup pepperoni or any toppings you like—mushrooms, sausage, or diced peppers
Seasonings and Toppings
- A quarter teaspoon of Italian herbs
- A light sprinkle of powdered garlic
- Melted butter or olive oil, to brush on top
- Some grated Parmesan for finishing
- Step 01 Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
- Step 02 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.
- Step 03 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.
- Step 04 Sprinkle on some garlic and Italian seasoning. Fold each dough piece to make a pocket, then firmly press the edges together using a fork.
- Step 05 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.
- Step 06 Let the pockets cool off just a little. They’re great with extra marinara for dipping if you like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pizza Pockets, Homemade Pizza, Snack Recipe, Easy Appetizer, Cheesy Snack