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Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

Homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a perfect meal or snack that the kids will love.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 pizza pockets
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store bought
  • 1 1/4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices I prefer turkey pepperoni
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Roll the crust out into a 12 inch circle. Use a 4 inch cookie cutter to cut out 6 of your desired shapes. Transfer the shapes to a sheet pan lined with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper.
  3. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the 6 crust shapes. Top with slices of pepperoni to cover, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg along the border of the dough.
  5. Gather the dough scraps and re-roll the dough to a similar thickness. Cut out 6 more of your shapes. Lay the shapes on top of the pepperoni layer. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
  6. For a standard pizza pocket, use a paring knife to cut a few lines in the top. For a jack-o-lantern, use a paring knife to carefully cut out eyes and a mouth.
  7. Brush the tops of the pizza pockets with the egg wash. The pockets can be baked immediately or covered loosely with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge.
  8. Bake the pizza pockets for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The uncooked pizza pockets can be stored loosely covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6pizza pockets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%

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