Go Back
Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Make Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets with pizza dough, mozzarella, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. A simple family-friendly recipe ready in 35 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pizza pockets
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pizza Pockets
  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 24 slices pepperoni optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • For Brushing
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • For Serving
  • Warm marinara sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Garlic butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces.
  4. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 5 x 7 inches.
  5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan, pepperoni if using, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and oregano.
  7. Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket.
  8. Press the edges together firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal.
  9. Place the pizza pockets onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Mix the melted butter with the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  11. Brush the tops of the pizza pockets with the butter mixture.
  12. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  13. Allow the pizza pockets to cool for 5 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.

Notes

  • Seal the edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking.
  • Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Do not overfill the pockets.
  • Let them cool slightly before eating because the filling will be very hot.
  • Brush with garlic butter immediately after baking for extra flavor.