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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are the perfect freezer-friendly snack that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 8 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated pizza dough Crescent roll dough can be used for flakiness.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Marinara or pizza sauce Homemade works beautifully.
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Part-skim is a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Optional but highly recommended.
  • 1 cup Mini pepperoni or cooked sausage Feel free to substitute with veggies.
  • 1 cup Chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives Mix and match your favorites!
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Swap for dried oregano if preferred.
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes Skip for milder flavor.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 Egg (beaten) Use plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or garlic powder Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or set your air fryer to 375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough until it’s about ¼ inch thick and cut it into rectangles measuring roughly 4x6 inches.
  3. Spoon a tablespoon of marinara or pizza sauce onto the center of each dough rectangle, leaving about a half-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add grated Parmesan cheese and any desired fillings.
  5. Fold each rectangle in half to create a pocket and seal the edges by pressing firmly and crimping with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops of the pockets with a beaten egg and sprinkle with dried oregano or garlic powder if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown, or 8-10 minutes in the air fryer, flipping halfway through.
  8. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm with extra marinara sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These pizza pockets are customizable to suit all taste buds and dietary needs.

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