Description
Homemade Pizza Pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or main course featuring soft pizza dough filled with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and flavorful pepperoni. Perfectly golden and puffed after baking, these pockets are customizable with your favorite toppings and make a kid-friendly, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or 1 lb homemade pizza dough)
Filling
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Olive oil or cooking spray for baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 to 8 equal rectangles or squares, depending on your preferred size for the pizza pockets.
- Add the Filling: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce in the center of each dough piece, making sure to leave a border around the edges. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, add a few pieces of pepperoni, and lightly season with Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Seal the Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket shape—either rectangular or triangular. Use a fork to press and seal the edges tightly so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Place the sealed pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each pocket with the beaten egg to help them achieve a beautiful golden color as they bake.
- Bake: Bake the pizza pockets in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until they are puffed up and golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize your pizza pockets by adding fillings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives to suit your taste.
- For a cheesier crust, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of the pockets before baking.
- These pizza pockets freeze well. Allow to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
