Cheesy Pizza Pockets
These Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them a perfect snack for parties or quick bites.
Ingredients
Dough and Base Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce plus extra for dipping
Cheese and Fillings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices optional add-ins: mushrooms, bell peppers, or sausage
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- to taste grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut it into rectangles.
- Spread pizza sauce on each rectangle.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and add pepperoni or other toppings.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Brush with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent leaking. Mix and match your favorite toppings. Consider sprinkling herbs on top for added flavor.
