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Homemade Pizza Pockets Recipe

Homemade Pizza Pockets Recipe
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This Homemade Pizza Pockets recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make snack or meal option that combines gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful pasta sauce all wrapped inside a golden, flaky pizza crust. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or party appetizer, these pockets are customizable and sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Pizza Pockets Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated tube of pizza crust (about 13.8 oz)
  • 6 tablespoons of pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Approximately 12 pepperoni slices
  • Sprinkle of dried oregano leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza pockets.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza crust on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape approximately 12×9 inches for easier portioning.
  3. Add Sauce: Spread the 6 tablespoons of pasta sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges to help seal the pockets.
  4. Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then arrange approximately 12 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  5. Season and Fold: Sprinkle oregano leaves over the filling, if using. Then carefully fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and press the edges together firmly. Use a fork to crimp the edges to seal well and prevent filling from leaking.
  6. Cut into Portions: Cut the filled dough into individual pockets, each approximately 3×3 inches in size, to make about 6 pockets.
  7. Bake: Place the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pizza pockets cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the pockets lightly with olive oil before baking.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • You can substitute pepperoni with other deli meats or make a vegetarian version by omitting meat.
  • Ensure the edges are sealed properly to avoid cheese and sauce leakage during baking.
  • Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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