Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delightful and comforting snack that combines gooey melted cheese with your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a crispy, golden crust. Perfect as an after-school treat, game night snack, or quick dinner option, these pockets are easy to customize and sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create these irresistible bites that will have your friends and family coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni (or your choice of meats/veggies)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares measuring 4 inches each.
- Place a handful of mozzarella cheese and a few slices of pepperoni on each square. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the squares into triangles and seal the edges tightly.
- Brush each pocket with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg