Description
These Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are golden, flaky pockets stuffed with gooey mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or game-day bites, they’re ready in about 30 minutes with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
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1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry (≈8 oz), thawed
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½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular)
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2 Tbsp chopped bell pepper (any color)
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1 Tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the pastry:
Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to smooth seams. Cut into 4 equal rectangles (about 4×6 inches each).
3️⃣ Fill the pockets:
Spread 1 Tbsp of pizza sauce onto half of each rectangle, leaving a ½ inch border. Top each with ¼ cup mozzarella, a quarter of the pepperoni, bell pepper, and olives if using. Sprinkle each with a pinch of Italian seasoning.
4️⃣ Seal the pockets:
Brush the borders with beaten egg. Fold the dough over to enclose filling and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
5️⃣ Egg wash & season:
Brush each pocket with the remaining egg wash. Sprinkle Parmesan over the tops and, if desired, a little extra Italian seasoning.
6️⃣ Bake to golden:
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Rotate the sheet halfway through for even baking.
7️⃣ Cool & serve:
Let pizza pockets rest 5 minutes on the sheet. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce or ranch for dipping.
Notes
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Make-Ahead: Assemble pockets and freeze on the baking sheet. Once solid, transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to cook time.
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Dough Swap: Use refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough—adjust size and bake time as needed.
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Topping Variations: Swap pepperoni for cooked sausage, ham, or vegetables like mushrooms and spinach.
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Cheese Blend: Mix in provolone or cheddar for extra flavor.
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Spicy Kick: Stir a pinch of red-pepper flakes into the sauce or use pepper jack.
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Storage & Reheat: Store cooled pockets in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350 °F oven for 5–7 minutes to crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min