Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets 😋

🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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2. Prepare the dough

1. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle or circle about ¼-inch thick.
2. Cut dough into 6–8 equal squares.

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3. Assemble the pockets

1. Spread a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each square.
2. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any other fillings.
3. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

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4. Seal the pockets

1. Fold each dough square over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle.
2. Press the edges with a fork to seal completely.
3. Brush each pocket with beaten egg for a golden finish.
4. Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

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5. Bake

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, until pockets are golden brown and cheese is melted inside.

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6. Serve

• Let cool slightly before serving to avoid hot cheese burns.
• Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping. 🍅

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💡 Tips

• For extra flavor, add garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or fresh basil to the filling.
• These pockets can be made ahead and frozen — just bake directly from frozen with a few extra minutes.
• Experiment with different cheeses and fillings for variety.

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