Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
These homemade easy cheesy pizza pockets are a fun, portable twist on classic pizza. Made with store-bought dough, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, they’re quick to assemble and perfect for snacks, dinners, or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 pizza pockets
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6–8 even rectangles.
- On one half of each rectangle, spread a spoonful of marinara sauce, leaving a border at the edges.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
- Lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Let cool slightly and serve with extra marinara for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the pockets to prevent leaks during baking.
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated for a crisp crust.
- Egg wash helps the tops brown better, but can be swapped with milk or cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
