Description
Football Pizza Pockets are the ultimate game-day snack, combining a crispy, golden crust with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce. These delightful handheld treats are perfect for sharing during sports events or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, they will be a hit with friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into oval shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- On one half of each oval, add a spoonful of pizza sauce, top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press to seal. Use a fork to crimp edges tightly.
- Brush each pocket with an egg wash made from whisking the egg with a tablespoon of water.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize your fillings by adding veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms or swapping out pepperoni for sausage. Serve with additional pizza sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.