Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Delicious and customizable pizza pockets filled with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
For the Pizza Pockets
- 1 pound pizza dough Can substitute with gluten-free pizza dough.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce Alternative sauces can be used such as pesto or barbecue.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Other cheese options like cheddar or provolone can be added.
- 1/2 cup additional fillings Such as pepperoni, cooked sausage, or chopped veggies.
- 1 large egg, beaten For egg wash.
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional, for added flavor.
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Optional, for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the rolled-out dough into 8 rectangles.
- On one half of each rectangle, spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top the cheese with your choice of additional fillings.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a pocket, pressing edges together firmly.
- Crimp the edges with a fork to ensure they are sealed.
- Brush the tops of each pocket with the beaten egg and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and filling is hot.
Notes
Store cooked pizza pockets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for later use. For freezing, wrap each pocket individually and place in a freezer-safe bag.