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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe

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These Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious and convenient homemade snack that combines gooey cheese, flavorful pepperoni, and savory pizza sauce wrapped inside soft pizza dough. Perfect as a quick lunch, appetizer, or on-the-go treat, these pockets bake to golden perfection with a crispy exterior and melty filling.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 package (about 1 lb) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

Filling

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired pocket sizes, usually 4×4 inch squares.
  2. Assemble the Pockets: Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto the center of each dough square. Add shredded mozzarella and a few slices of pepperoni on top of the sauce. Be careful not to overfill to prevent leakage.
  3. Seal the Pockets: Fold the dough square over to form a triangle or rectangle. Press the edges firmly together and crimp with a fork to seal completely, ensuring the filling stays inside while baking.
  4. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the sealed pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and puffed up.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza pockets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth on hot filling.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Brush the tops with olive oil or beaten egg for a shinier crust.
  • Make sure to seal the pockets well to prevent the sauce from leaking during baking.
  • These can be made ahead and frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Keywords: pizza pockets, cheesy pockets, homemade pizza snacks, easy appetizers, pepperoni pockets

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