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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets Recipe

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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are a delightful and convenient snack that features a flaky golden crust filled with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or a quick snack, these pizza pockets are customizable, quick to prepare, and baked to perfection for a deliciously satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Dough

  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

  • 1 cup assorted toppings (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms)

Seasoning & Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it is approximately 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into 4×4 inch squares to form the base for the pockets.
  3. Add Fillings: On one half of each dough square, place a generous portion of shredded mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings, like pepperoni or vegetables, for full flavor.
  4. Seal the Pockets: Fold the other half of each square over the filling. Press the edges firmly with a fork to tightly seal the pockets and prevent any cheese from leaking during baking.
  5. Brush with Olive Oil and Season: Lightly brush each pizza pocket with olive oil to promote browning and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top to enhance the flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the pockets on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pockets are golden brown and the cheese inside has melted beautifully.

Notes

  • Always roll the dough thin to ensure even baking and a crispy crust.
  • Seal the edges tightly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Do not overfill the pockets; moderate filling allows the pockets to cook evenly.
  • Store leftover pizza pockets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave until warmed through and gooey again.
  • Customize fillings by swapping mozzarella for cheddar or by adding different spices like oregano or garlic powder.

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