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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pizza pockets
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious and fun way to enjoy classic pizza flavors wrapped in a golden, crispy dough. Perfect for a quick snack or meal, these pockets are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a flavorful pizza sauce, baked to bubbly perfection. Simple to prepare and perfect for sharing, they bring the joy of pizza into convenient, handheld pockets.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough and Sauce

  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce

Cheese and Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)

Seasoning and Finishing

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 8 equal rectangles or adjust to your preferred size.
  3. Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread about a tablespoon of pizza sauce in the center of each rectangle. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings. Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder for extra flavor.
  4. Form Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket, sealing the edges firmly by pressing with your fingers or crimping with a fork to ensure no filling escapes during baking.
  5. Egg Wash: Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of each pizza pocket. This will give them a beautiful golden color once baked.
  6. Brush Olive Oil: Place the pizza pockets onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with olive oil to enhance crispiness during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the pockets from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired. Enjoy your cheesy, savory pizza pockets!

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with any pizza toppings you prefer such as mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or cooked sausage.
  • To avoid sogginess, ensure not to overfill the pockets and seal the edges tightly.
  • The egg wash helps achieve an attractive golden crust; you can substitute with milk or cream if preferred.
  • Refrigerated pizza dough can vary in size and thickness, so adjust your rectangle cuts accordingly.
  • Leftover pockets can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for a crispy finish rather than microwaving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/homemade-easy-cheesy-pizza-pockets-recipe/