Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Here’s an Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets recipe that’s simple, quick, and very forgiving—perfect for snacks, lunches, or weeknight dinners.

Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

These pizza pockets use refrigerated dough and basic fillings, so they come together fast with minimal prep.

Ingredients (makes 6–8 pockets)

• 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

• ¼ cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

• Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing

• Optional toppings: cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives

Equipment

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper or nonstick spray

• Spoon

• Fork (for sealing)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the dough
   Unroll the dough on a clean surface. Cut it into equal rectangles or squares (about 6–8 pieces, depending on size).

3. Add the filling
   Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto the center of each piece of dough. Spread slightly, leaving a border around the edges.
   Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add pepperoni and any other toppings you like. Lightly sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning if using.

4. Seal the pockets
   Fold each piece of dough over the filling to form a pocket. Press the edges together firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal. Make sure there are no open gaps to prevent leaking.

5. Brush the tops
   Lightly brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter. This helps them bake up golden and flavorful.

6. Bake
   Place the pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

7. Cool slightly and serve
   Let the pizza pockets cool for 3–5 minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot inside.

Tips and Variations

• Extra cheesy: Add a mix of mozzarella and cheddar or mozzarella and provolone.

• Crispier bottom: Bake on the lower rack of the oven.

• Air fryer option: Cook at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool completely, then freeze. Reheat in oven or air fryer until hot.