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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are crispy, golden, and filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and pizza sauce. They’re quick and easy to make, making them perfect for a family-friendly lunch, snack, or easy dinner
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
  • Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
  • Mushrooms Optional Toppings
  • Bell peppers Optional Toppings
  • Cooked sausage Optional Toppings
  • Other favorite pizza toppings Optional Toppings

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the dough: Roll out the crescent roll or pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. If using crescent roll dough, separate it into triangles. If using pizza dough, cut it into 8 even rectangles.
  3. Add the filling: Spread a small amount of pizza sauce onto each piece of dough. Add mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices.
  4. Season and fold: Sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the filling. Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket, then press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  5. Brush and bake: Brush each pizza pocket lightly with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  6. Bake: Place the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve: Let the pizza pockets cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Tips:
  • Don't overfill the dough, or the cheese may leak out during baking.
  • Press the edges firmly with a fork to help seal the pockets.
  • You can customize the filling with mushrooms, bell peppers, sausage, or other favorite pizza toppings.
  • Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.