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Homemade Hot Pockets {Freezer Friendly}
4.5 from 141 votes

Homemade Hot Pockets {Freezer Friendly}

These homemade hot pockets feature a simple yeast dough filled with meats, cheeses, and pizza sauce, shaped into hand-sized pockets and baked until golden. The dough rises to a soft yet sturdy crust that encases melted mozzarella and cheddar, along with ham or pepperoni. Once baked, they can be frozen for easy reheating, making them a convenient option for make-ahead snacks or meals.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp yeast
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water warm
  • 2 1/2 cups meat ham or pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce for pizza hot pockets

Instructions

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  1. Add flour, salt and yeast to a food processor with the blade attachment. Pulse until well mixed.
  2. Pulse in olive oil.
  3. Turn machine to the on position and while running pour in warm water. Let machine run until dough pulls away from the edges and forms a ball.
  4. Put dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise until doubled in size.
  5. Take handfuls of the dough and roll out into a small circle about the size of your hand. Add some pizza sauce, cheese and meat and fold the circle of dough over to make a half circle.
  6. Seal the edges and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  7. To freeze: After baking, wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe ziploc bag. Freeze for later use.
  8. To reheat from frozen, unwrap plastic wrap, cover in a paper towel and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. After it has been thawed, heat up in microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 8 large hot pockets, or the dough can be used to make approximately two 12-inch pizzas.
  • Alternate fillings can include ground beef, bacon, vegetables, Canadian bacon, pineapple, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, spinach, Alfredo sauce, or jalapeños.
  • Freeze baked hot pockets in plastic wrap and freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months for convenient storage.
  • Check dough readiness by pressing a half-inch indentation; if it remains, the dough has properly risen and is ready to shape.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1248mg (52%) Potassium 161mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 421IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 272mg (27%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1248mg 52%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 421IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 272mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.