Here’s a fun and simple recipe for Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets — golden, hand-held snacks stuffed with gooey cheese and your favorite pizza fillings. Perfect for weeknight dinners, kids’ lunches, or party appetizers!
🍕 Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
🍽️ Servings: 8 pockets
⏱️ Time: 15 mins prep · 15–18 mins bake
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough)
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¾ cup pizza sauce
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup mini pepperoni or diced regular pepperoni (optional)
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
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Optional fillings: cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 rectangles or squares.
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Add fillings to one side of each dough piece:
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Spread 1 tbsp of pizza sauce.
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Add a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and any other toppings.
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Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
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Fold dough over to form a pocket and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
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Brush tops with olive oil or butter. Sprinkle with a little extra seasoning or cheese if desired.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
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Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping!
🧊 To Make Ahead or Freeze:
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Assemble, then freeze unbaked pizza pockets on a tray until firm. Transfer to freezer bags.
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Bake directly from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
Would you like a version using crescent rolls, biscuit dough, or a gluten-free option?
