Description
Cheesy pizza pockets are a comforting delight that combines gooey cheese and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a crispy, flaky crust. Perfect for movie nights, quick lunches, or as a fun party snack, these handheld treats are easy to make and customizable to suit any occasion. With their irresistible aroma and satisfying crunch, cheesy pizza pockets are sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup assorted pizza toppings (such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or mushrooms)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 4×4 inch squares and place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella and desired toppings in the center of each square.
- Fold each square diagonally to form triangles, sealing the edges tightly with your fingers or a fork.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg