Description
Delicious homemade pizza pockets filled with cheesy goodness and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough)
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Dried oregano or garlic powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough and cut into 4×4 inch squares or circles, depending on your preference.
- Spread a small spoonful of marinara sauce on each piece, leaving edges clear.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and any desired toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Fold the dough over to form a pocket and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
- For a flakier texture, use crescent roll dough instead of pizza dough.
- Customize your filling according to your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg