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Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Cheesy Pizza Pockets are delicious handheld treats filled with gooey cheese and savory toppings, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni sliced
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. Add the warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and pizza sauce.
Assemble the Pizza Pockets
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut the dough into circles using a large cookie cutter or a bowl.
  4. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
  5. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
Bake the Pizza Pockets
  1. Place the assembled pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Sprinkle the tops with grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove the pizza pockets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  2. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings such as vegetables or different meats.

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