Ingredients:
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or other favorite toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, sausage, etc.)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dough:
Roll out the crescent or pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.If using crescent roll dough, separate it into triangles. If using pizza dough, cut it into 8 even rectangles.
Add the Filling:
Spread a small amount of pizza sauce on each triangle or rectangle.
Place a small handful of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices on top of the sauce.
Season and Fold:
Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the filling.
Fold the dough over to form a pocket and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Brush and Bake:
Brush each pizza pocket with a light layer of olive oil or melted butter.
Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pizza pockets are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve:
Allow the pizza pockets to cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 minsKcal: Approx. 220 per pizza pocket | Servings: 8