Ingredients
1 package (about 8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or diced pepperoni
1/3 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional: chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for extra veggies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until smooth. If using crescent roll dough, separate into triangles.
- Cut pizza dough into 8 equal squares (or use the crescent triangles as-is).
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each piece of dough. Add mozzarella, pepperoni, and any desired vegetables. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket or triangle. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Place pockets on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use refrigerated pizza dough for a chewy crust or crescent roll dough for a buttery texture.
Make vegetarian by skipping pepperoni and adding extra veggies.
Brush tops with garlic butter and Parmesan for extra flavor.
Mix cheeses like mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar for a richer filling.
Freeze unbaked pockets and bake from frozen when ready to enjoy.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg