Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade pizza pockets! Each delightful pocket is filled with gooey mozzarella, savory toppings, and rich pizza sauce, all wrapped in a warm, golden crust. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these easy-to-make treats are sure to evoke fond childhood memories. Customize them with your favorite fillings for a fun twist that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions)
- 2 tsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Cut circles using a large cookie cutter (about 4 inches wide).
- Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each circle. Top with shredded mozzarella and your choice of toppings.
- Moisten the edges of each circle with water, fold them over, and pinch tightly to seal.
- Brush each pocket lightly with olive oil and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg