Description
Cheesy Pizza Pockets deliver a quick, pizza‑inspired snack with buttery dough, melty mozzarella, and savory beef pepperoni. This easy recipe uses pantry staples—flour, butter, baking powder, and pizza sauce—to create golden pockets perfect for lunchboxes, after‑school treats, or a weekend family activity. Bake at 400°F for 15‑20 minutes for a crispy crust and gooey center, yielding eight satisfying portions. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping, adding extra cheesy delight for every bite now.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup beef pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in mozzarella and beef pepperoni.
- Add water gradually to form dough.
- Roll dough to ¼‑inch thickness and cut circles.
- Spoon pizza sauce on half, add cheese, fold and seal with fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake 15‑20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pizza Pockets, easy pizza snack, pizza pocket recipe, quick cheese snack, kid friendly snack, homemade pizza pockets, cheese stuffed dough, snack for lunchbox, pizza appetizer