Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Here’s a simple, delicious Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets recipe you can whip up with basic ingredients:

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup pepperoni slices (optional)
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Olive oil or nonstick spray (for baking tray)

Optional Fillings:

• Cooked sausage, diced veggies, mushrooms, or olives

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
3. Cut dough into rectangles (around 4×6 inches works well).
4. Add fillings: Spoon a bit of pizza sauce onto one half of each rectangle (leave edges clean), sprinkle with mozzarella, add pepperoni or other fillings, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
5. Fold over the dough to cover the filling and press edges together. Seal with a fork.
6. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
8. Cool slightly before serving (filling will be hot!).

Would you like a dipping sauce recipe to go with it?