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Homemade Pizza Pockets

Homemade Pizza Pockets: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

Crispy and cheesy Homemade Pizza Pockets are a fun, customizable, and quick dinner option for families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pocket Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust Easy to roll out
For the Classic Filling
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Or substitute with homemade tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Borden Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can use provolone as alternative
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Slices Or replace with mushrooms or cooked sausage
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Or swap with diced bell peppers
For the Veggie Filling
  • 2 cups Borden Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Stick to a mild cheese for lighter taste
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Broccoli Or substitute with cooked spinach or zucchini
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or melted butter for different flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Or use dried oregano or basil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking trays
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Pizza Pockets
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking trays with parchment paper or oil.
  2. Divide the refrigerated classic pizza crust into halves and roll out to circles of 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
  3. For the classic filling, spread pizza sauce on one half, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, add pepperoni slices and black olives, fold over and seal.
  4. For the veggie filling, brush dough with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, layer cheddar cheese and broccoli, then fold and seal.
  5. Place filled pockets on trays and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow pockets to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can customize your filling options for various tastes and enjoy with dipping sauces.

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