Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets 🍕✨
Flaky, golden pockets stuffed with melty cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce—ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 12-15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8 pockets
Ingredients
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough (or pizza dough)
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½ cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup pepperoni slices (or toppings like sausage, mushrooms, olives)
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (for topping)
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Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
1. Prep the Dough
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles (or roll pizza dough into 8 small circles).
2. Fill & Fold
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Spread 1 tsp pizza sauce on each triangle.
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Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and a pinch of garlic powder + Italian seasoning.
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Roll up from the wide end, tucking in sides to seal.
3. Bake to Golden Perfection
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Place pockets on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown.
4. Serve Hot!
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Enjoy with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips for the Best Pizza Pockets
✔ Seal well to prevent cheese leaks (press edges with a fork).
✔ Air fryer option: Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 6-8 mins.
✔ Make ahead: Freeze unbaked pockets, then bake 2-3 mins longer.
Kid-friendly & party-perfect! 😍
Variation:
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Buffalo Chicken: Swap sauce for ranch, add shredded chicken and hot sauce.
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Veggie Lovers: Use bell peppers, olives, and mushrooms.
Let me know if you try these! 👩🍳🔥