Description

These Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets combine classic pizza flavors—pepperoni, turkey bacon, ham, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese—wrapped in tender dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or game days.

Ingredients

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1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
½ cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz beef pepperoni (sliced or chopped)
2 slices turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
½ cup chicken ham, diced
¼ cup diced green bell pepper (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tsp dried oregano or extra Italian seasoning

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and dust work surface with flour.
Divide pizza dough into six equal portions; roll each into 6-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick.
In medium bowl, combine pizza sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, turkey bacon, chicken ham, bell pepper, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Place dough circle on work surface; spoon 2–3 tbsp filling into center, leaving ½ inch border. Fold dough over to form half-moon; press lightly.
Crimp edges with fork dipped in flour to seal and decorate.
Brush tops with beaten egg; sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
Arrange pockets on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake 15–18 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden and filling is melty.
Cool 3–5 minutes before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make mini pockets by dividing dough into 10–12 pieces; bake 12–14 minutes. Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Freeze assembled pockets on tray before baking for easy make-ahead meals. Use gluten-free dough for dietary needs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pocket
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 55mg