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Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe

Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe
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Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delicious and convenient snack or meal featuring a crispy pizza dough exterior filled with a flavorful mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, and pizza sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and seasoned with Italian herbs, these pockets offer all the classic pizza flavors in a portable, easy-to-eat form.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetables & Meat

  • 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced mushrooms

Dough & Seasoning

  • 1 package (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Filling: In a bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, pizza sauce, diced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, and diced mushrooms until well combined.
  3. Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking, then cut the dough into 6 equal-sized rectangles for uniform pockets.
  4. Fill Dough: Spoon the cheese and vegetable mixture onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges to allow sealing.
  5. Seal Pockets: Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal the pockets, ensuring the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
  6. Apply Egg Wash and Season: Brush the tops of the pockets with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish after baking, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning for added flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the prepared pizza pockets on the lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pockets are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the pizza pockets cool for a few minutes after baking to allow the filling to set before serving them warm and delicious.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling by adding or substituting vegetables like olives, onions, or spinach.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or substitute with plant-based pepperoni.
  • If refrigerated pizza dough is unavailable, homemade pizza dough works equally well.
  • These pizza pockets are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife to get cleaner cuts on the dough.

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