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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pockets
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These easy homemade cheesy pizza pockets use refrigerated pizza crust, gooey mozzarella, and your choice of toppings. Perfectly baked in under 20 minutes, they’re ideal for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack.


Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated tube of pizza crust
  • 6 Tbsp pizza or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ~12 pepperoni slices (or any toppings of choice)
  • Optional: sprinkle of oregano or garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
  2. Roll out pizza crust on parchment or floured surface and cut into six equal squares.
  3. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of sauce on one half of each square, leaving a border. Top with cheese and 2 pepperoni slices.
  4. Fold squares into triangles and seal edges with a fork.
  5. Optional: brush tops with oil and sprinkle oregano or cheese.
  6. Bake for 10–13 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Let rest for a few minutes before serving with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Customize with different toppings like mushrooms or peppers.
  • Use cheese blends for more flavor variety.
  • Brush tops with oil or egg wash for a golden crust.
  • Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg