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Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Delicious Cheesy Pizza Pockets for Easy Homemade Fun

Enjoy warm, gooey Cheesy Pizza Pockets—simple to make and customizable for everyone’s taste!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 pack Refrigerated pizza dough Base for the pockets
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Marinara or pizza sauce For flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Main cheese ingredient
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adds nutty flavor
  • ½ cup Mini pepperoni or cooked sausage Optional for meat lovers
  • ¼ cup Chopped bell peppers Optional for sweetness
  • ¼ cup Chopped mushrooms Optional for earthy richness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
For the Finish
  • 1 whole Egg, beaten For egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or garlic powder For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (375°F for air fryer) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 4x6 inch rectangles.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of sauce onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a border for sealing.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the sauce; add optional toppings if desired.
  5. Fold each rectangle to form pockets and use a fork to seal the edges.
  6. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown or air fry for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick snack or family meal—customize with your favorite toppings!

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