Description
These cheesy pizza pockets are a quick, gooey, kid-friendly dinner packed with flavor. Ready in minutes and customizable for any craving.
Ingredients
1 tube refrigerated pizza crust
6 tablespoons pasta or marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
About 12 slices of pepperoni
Dried oregano, for optional garnish
Olive oil, for optional brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Unroll pizza dough and slice into 6 squares.
3. Add 1 tbsp sauce, cheese, and pepperoni on one half.
4. Fold diagonally, seal with fork.
5. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle oregano.
6. Bake 10–13 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Cool slightly before serving with dipping sauce.
Notes
You can freeze unbaked pockets for up to 2 months.
Try adding extra cheese, veggies, or cooked sausage for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesy pizza pockets, homemade calzones, kid friendly dinner, quick pizza recipe, gooey cheese snack