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Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Delicious and easy-to-make cheesy pizza pockets filled with your favorite pizza toppings, perfect for a quick snack or meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 3/4 cup Warm water about 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup Pizza sauce
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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 cup or a cookie cutter.
  4. Place a spoonful of pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan on one half of each circle.
  5. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
  6. Place the pockets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

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