Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets are the ultimate family-friendly snack or quick meal. With a golden, crispy crust wrapped around gooey melted cheese and savory pizza fillings, they’re far better than anything from the freezer aisle. Perfect for lunchboxes, game days, after-school snacks, or an easy weeknight dinner, these handheld pizza pockets are customizable and always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 pizza pockets

Ingredients

1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mini pepperoni slices
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 8 equal rectangles.
Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
Place the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

Enjoy these cheesy, crispy pizza pockets fresh from the oven!