Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Get ready to fall head-over-heels for these Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets! Golden, buttery pastry stuffed with gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and your favorite fillings – they're perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or cozy snacks.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Fork
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
Filling
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices optional
Topping
- 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 8 rectangles.
- On one half of each rectangle, spread a spoonful of pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and add pepperoni slices if using.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
For extra crispy pockets, add a tiny slit at the top of each before baking. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like mushrooms, spinach, or cooked bacon.