Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- Optional add-ins: mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the crescent roll or pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
3. Spread ½ cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the sauce.
5. Add shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
6. Layer pepperoni slices and any optional add-ins such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage over the cheese.
7. Carefully fold the dough over the filling to enclose it, sealing the edges by pressing down firmly or crimping with a fork.
8. Place the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
11. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Tips:
For a crispier crust, brush the dough with olive oil before adding the sauce.
Use a fork to seal the edges tightly and prevent filling from leaking during baking.