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Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets: Quick Comfort Food for Everyone

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delightful fusion of warm, crispy dough cradling melted mozzarella and zesty marinara sauce, offering a quick and customizable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Sauce
  • 1 Refrigerated pizza dough Crescent roll dough can be used for a lighter texture.
  • 1 cup Marinara or pizza sauce Can be swapped with BBQ sauce.
Cheeses
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Consider using dairy-free cheese for a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Omit for a dairy-free option.
Fillings
  • 1/2 cup Mini pepperoni or cooked sausage Optional; swap for sautéed veggies.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives Mix and match your favorites.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can be replaced with other herbs.
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes Optional, for added heat.
Finishing Touches
  • 1 Egg For egg wash; can use almond milk for vegan.
  • to taste Dried oregano or garlic powder For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into 4x6 inch rectangles.
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  3. Spoon marinara sauce onto the center of each rectangle, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and optional fillings.
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  4. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
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  5. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with oregano or garlic powder.
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  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with extra marinara for dipping.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling pockets and always crimp edges well to ensure they stay intact during baking. Experiment with various fillings to match your taste preferences.

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