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Cheesy Pizza Pockets


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful homemade cheesy pizza pockets filled with gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, and colorful bell peppers, perfect for fast comfort food.


Ingredients

  • Pizza dough
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Bell peppers (diced)
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles.
  3. Add mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings to the center of each circle.
  4. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
  5. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  6. Place the pizza pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to mix and match toppings to suit your taste! Resting the dough before rolling can improve texture.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pizza pockets, comfort food, cheesy snacks, homemade pizza