Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Homemade hand pies filled with gooey mozzarella, pizza sauce, and customizable toppings, perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 pockets
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded or thin slices
- Pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)
- Pepperoni or other toppings (optional: cooked sausage, veggies, olives)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the center.
- Lightly flour your work surface, roll the pizza dough to about 1/8–1/4 inch thick, and cut into circles or squares (4–5 inches across).
- On one half of each dough piece, spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, then add mozzarella and any desired toppings.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket, press the edges together, and crimp with a fork to seal. Make a small slit on top to vent steam.
- Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Arrange pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Let rest for a minute before serving warm.
Notes
Overfilling can cause leaks; keep fillings modest. Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg