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Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets

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These Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets are golden, cheesy little hand‑held treats filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and pizza sauce. They bake up quickly and are perfect for dinner, snacks, or gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pockets (serves about 4 people)
  • Category: Main / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian‑American

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
  • ½ cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pepperoni slices
  • Optional add‑ins: mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. If using crescent dough, separate into triangles; if pizza dough, cut into 8 rectangles.
  3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each dough piece, leaving a border around the edges.
  4. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any optional toppings.
  5. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the filling.
  6. Fold or roll dough to form pockets; press the edges with a fork to seal well.
  7. Brush pocket tops with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving, with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill or the pockets may burst open during baking.
  • Use pizza dough for a chewier crust; crescent roll dough for a lighter, flakier pocket.
  • Freeze unbaked pockets on a tray, then store in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
  • Try different fillings—spinach & mushrooms, breakfast versions, Mediterranean flavors (e.g. feta & olives).
  • Brush with butter or olive oil after baking for extra shine and flavor.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/homemade-cheesy-pizza-pockets/