Cheesy Pizza Pockets: The Handheld Comfort Food You’ll Make on Repeat – All Recipes Healthy Food

Cheesy Pizza Pockets: The Handheld Comfort Food You’ll Make on Repeat

 

There’s something deeply satisfying about food you can hold in one hand. Pizza pockets are warm, melty, slightly crispy on the outside, and packed with cheesy goodness inside. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, after-school snacks, game nights, or those “I need something cheesy immediately” moments.

The beauty of pizza pockets is that they deliver all the flavor of pizza — sauce, cheese, toppings — without the need for slicing, plates, or even much cleanup.

And yes, they freeze beautifully. Future-you will be grateful.


What You’ll Need

Dough (choose your vibe):

  • Store-bought pizza dough (fast and easy)

  • Crescent roll dough (softer and buttery)

  • Homemade pizza dough (if you’re feeling ambitious)

Filling:

  • 1 cup pizza sauce

  • 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup pepperoni slices (or cooked sausage)

  • ¼ cup diced bell peppers

  • ¼ cup sliced olives (optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, if you like heat)

For finishing:

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

  • Extra Italian seasoning


How to Make Cheesy Pizza Pockets

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