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Pizza Pockets Recipe

These homemade pizza pockets are crispy on the outside and filled with gooey melted cheese, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. This easy pizza pockets recipe is perfect for lunch, quick dinners, snacks, or party appetizers. Baked until golden and delicious, these handheld pizza snacks are customizable, freezer-friendly, and far better than store-bought frozen versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pizza pockets
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
Optional add-ins:
  • mushrooms
  • bell peppers
  • olives
  • cooked sausage
  • onions

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza cutter or knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Fork (for sealing edges)

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the pizza dough until about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 equal squares or circles.
Add Sauce and Fillings
  1. Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each dough piece. Add shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Fold and Seal
  1. Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket. Press the edges firmly together and seal them with a fork.
Prepare for Baking
  1. Place the pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan and garlic powder if desired.
Bake
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pizza pockets are golden brown and crispy.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the pizza pockets cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic butter for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal

Notes

  • Do not overfill the pockets, or they may burst while baking.
  • For crispier pizza pockets, brush the tops with garlic butter before baking.
  • These pizza pockets can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
  • Great for meal prep—make a batch and freeze extras for quick snacks later.

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