Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are the perfect handheld snack or quick meal, filled with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. Baked until golden, they’re a fun and customizable alternative to delivery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- Optional: mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, or cooked sausage crumbles
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8–10 equal balls. Roll each ball into a 6-inch circle.
- Place 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella, and desired fillings on half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling, press the edges together, and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- To save time, use store-bought pizza dough.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or sausage.
- Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Great for lunchboxes or party appetizers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
