Cheesy Delight Pizza Pockets Recipe
These Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delightful snack filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, perfect for dipping in pizza sauce. They're quick to make and sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 egg beaten egg for wash
- Olive oil for brushing
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into rectangles measuring approximately 4x6 inches.
- On one half of each rectangle, add a tablespoon of pizza sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the filling and fold the dough over to create a pocket.
- Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork to ensure they are tightly closed.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite toppings or herbs.