Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets beat frozen ones any day with their crispy outside and gooey inside. They’re perfect when you’re short on time or when everyone wants something different. These little treats taste like they’re from a restaurant but take no real cooking skills to make.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 can of pizza dough or crescent rolls, refrigerated
1/2 cup pepperoni or any toppings you like—mushrooms, sausage, or diced peppers
Seasonings and Toppings
A quarter teaspoon of Italian herbs
A light sprinkle of powdered garlic
Melted butter or olive oil, to brush on top
Some grated Parmesan for finishing
Instructions
Prep: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper.
Dough: Spread the dough on a floured counter. If it’s crescent rolls, break it apart into triangles. For pizza dough, slice it into 8 small rectangles.
Fill: Smear a thin layer of marinara sauce on each piece of dough. Add some shredded mozzarella and scatter a couple of pepperoni slices or other toppings over it.
Fold: Sprinkle on some garlic and Italian seasoning. Fold each dough piece to make a pocket, then firmly press the edges together using a fork.
Bake: Lightly coat the top of each pocket with butter or oil using a pastry brush. Toss a bit of Parmesan on each one. Bake them for 12–15 minutes until they’re golden and bubbling.
Serve: Let the pockets cool off just a little. They’re great with extra marinara for dipping if you like!
