Description
Delicious and fun to make, Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Pockets are perfect for sharing at parties or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pizza dough (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare your work surface by lightly flouring the countertop or cutting board.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle (about 12 inches by 8 inches).
- Cut the dough into 4-inch squares.
- Fill half of each square with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce.
- Season with Italian seasoning, then fold the dough over to create a pocket.
- Seal the edges using your fingers or a fork.
- Brush the tops with olive oil for flavor and color.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can experiment with different fillings like vegetables or BBQ chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza, pockets, comfort food, homemade, snack