Description
These Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a deliciously easy and fun appetizer or snack, featuring a golden, crispy exterior filled with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and flavorful seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make a perfect crowd-pleaser for any pizza lover!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
Filling
- 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
Topping
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Prep Your Dough: Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. If using crescent roll dough, separate into triangles. If using pizza dough, cut it into 8 evenly sized rectangles.
- Build Your Pockets: Spread a small amount of pizza sauce on each piece of dough, then add shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Be careful not to overfill to prevent bursting.
- Season and Seal: Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the filling. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and press edges firmly with a fork to seal tightly.
- Make Them Golden: Brush the tops of the pockets with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cheese inside is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza pockets to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- To ensure proper sealing, do not overfill the pockets; use just enough filling to avoid bursting during baking.
- For a crispier crust, brush with butter; for a lighter finish, use olive oil.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and melty cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pizza pockets, cheesy pockets, homemade pizza, easy appetizer, pepperoni pockets, snack, crescent roll recipe
