Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets with Pepperoni and Mozzarella deliver a delicious twist on classic pizza flavors, wrapped in a golden crust for easy snacking. These baked pockets combine robust pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs for maximum flavor. Perfect for fun family dinners, party appetizers, or satisfying after-school treats, they’re easy to make and highly customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll or pizza dough
- 8 tablespoons thick pizza sauce
- 16 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24–32 thin pepperoni slices
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4×6 inch rectangles.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each rectangle, avoiding the edges.
- Add 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese and 3 to 4 pepperoni slices to each.
- Sprinkle each with a pinch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffy. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Substitute crescent dough with homemade or store-bought pizza dough as needed. For a vegetarian version, omit pepperoni and add veggies such as sliced mushrooms or bell peppers. Store cooled pockets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—reheat in the oven for crispiness. If pockets burst open, ensure edges are tightly sealed, and avoid overfilling. Freeze unbaked pockets for up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg