Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are perfect handheld snacks loaded with gooey mozzarella, tangy marinara, and your favorite toppings. Quick to make and ideal for parties or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll dough for flakier texture)
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Dried oregano or garlic powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- In a bowl, combine marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and optional toppings.
- Place a spoonful of filling onto each dough square.
- Brush edges with beaten egg, fold dough over to form pockets, and seal edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Use crescent roll dough for a flakier texture.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American