Description
These Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are everything you love about pizza—melty cheese, savory sauce, and customizable toppings—all wrapped in golden, handheld pockets.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
OR - 1 package refrigerated crescent dough (shortcut option)
For the Filling
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or diced pepperoni (optional)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- Pinch of garlic powder
For the Finish
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- Extra Parmesan + herbs for topping
Instructions
1. Assemble the Pockets
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into 6–8 rectangles.
- Spoon pizza sauce into the center of each.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni (if using).
- Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.
- Crimp edges with a fork for a tighter seal.
2. Egg Wash & Bake
- Whisk egg and water; brush on tops for shine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or herbs.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
3. Serve
- Cool slightly and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use crescent dough for a buttery shortcut.
- Swap fillings: sausage, veggies, ham, mushrooms, olives, or pineapple.
- Completely customizable for picky eaters.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg