Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe – Family-Favorite Snack or Dinner
Cheesy, golden pizza pockets made with store-bought dough and customizable fillings. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or freezer meals—ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 pizza pockets 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
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1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
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1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup mini pepperoni or toppings of choice
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1 egg, beaten (optional for brushing)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out dough and cut into 4×6″ rectangles or 5″ circles.
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Add 1 tbsp sauce, 2 tbsp cheese, and toppings to one half of each dough piece.
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Fold over and press edges with fork to seal. Cut slits on top.
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Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool slightly and serve with dipping sauce.