Description
Quick and delicious cheesy pizza pockets that are perfect for snacks, game night, or a lazy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup additional fillings (pepperoni, cooked sausage, or chopped veggies)
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional for topping)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 8 rectangles.
- 3. On half of each dough piece, spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your chosen fillings.
- 4. If using, sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the fillings.
- 5. Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- 6. Brush the tops of each pocket with the beaten egg and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Bake the cheesy pizza pockets for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8. Let the pockets rest for a few minutes after baking, then serve hot.