Description
Delicious, homemade cheese pizza pockets that are perfect for any occasion, combining melted cheese with customizable fillings in a crispy outer shell.
Ingredients
- 1 pack chilled pizza dough (or puff pastry/croissant dough)
- 1 tablespoon tomato or pizza sauce
- 180g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 25g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 30g sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Optional: mini pepperoni or diced cooked sausage
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing)
- Dried oregano or garlic powder (for topping, optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- 2. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- 3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- 4. Cut the dough into rectangles or circles, approximately 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inches).
- 5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce in the center of each piece of dough.
- 6. Add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
- 7. Incorporate any desired veggies and sprinkle Italian herbs.
- 8. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- 9. Brush the pockets with a beaten egg and sprinkle with optional seasonings.
- 10. Bake for 15–18 minutes or air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 11. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with marinara for dipping.