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Exploring the world of pizza can be exciting, but making it at home, with a twist, brings an entirely different joy. Cheesy Delight Pizza Pockets are a delightful fusion of cheesy goodness encased within crispy dough, offering the perfect snack or meal option. Whether you're preparing for a gathering or simply indulging yourself, these pizza pockets are a crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy. They are not only easy to make but also customizable; guests can pick and choose their favorite toppings to personalize each pocket.
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Cheesy Delight Pizza Pockets Recipe

These homemade pizza pockets are filled with a delightful blend of cheeses and pepperoni, making for a perfect snack or meal. They're easy to prepare and bake to a golden perfection.
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, cheese, easy, homemade, pizza, pockets, snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup creamy ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • flour for dusting
  • olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick and cut into 4x4 inch squares.
  • Mix mozzarella, ricotta, Italian seasoning, and pepperoni in a bowl until well combined.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture and a teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of each square.
  • Fold the dough over to form a pocket, pressing edges to seal and crimping with a fork.
  • Brush the tops with beaten egg and poke small holes for steam to escape.
  • Arrange on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce.

Notes

Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.