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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets: Customize Your Perfect Snack

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a fun and customizable snack perfect for kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pizza Dough can be substituted with crescent roll dough
Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Marinara or Pizza Sauce use your favorite pizza sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can use dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mini Pepperoni or Cooked Sausage optional
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, or Olives optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • a pinch Red Pepper Flakes optional
Finish
  • 1 large Egg beaten for egg wash
  • to taste Dried Oregano or Garlic Powder for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 375°F for air fryer) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 4×6 inch rectangles.
  3. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a small edge.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by Parmesan and any optional ingredients.
  5. Fold the dough over to seal the filling, pinch the edges, and crimp with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are customizable and perfect as snacks for kids and adults!

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