Description
Handcrafted pepperoni pizza pockets deliver explosive Italian-American comfort straight from your kitchen. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and crispy edges make these portable delights irresistible for quick meals or game-day snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) mini pepperoni slices (halal if necessary)
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and arrange a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray to ensure effortless release and minimal cleanup.
- Gently separate each biscuit from the package and use gentle palm pressure or a rolling pin to transform each piece into a delicate, thin circular shape approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter.
- Position a modest heap of shredded mozzarella cheese at the center of each circular dough, strategically placing 3-4 miniature pepperoni slices around the cheese to create balanced flavor distribution.
- Carefully fold the dough’s edges toward the center, creating a sealed pouch by carefully pinching and pressing the seams together to prevent cheese from escaping during baking.
- Combine melted unsalted butter with finely ground garlic powder and aromatic Italian herb seasoning in a small mixing bowl, then delicately brush the exterior of each prepared pocket with this flavor-enhancing mixture.
- Arrange the prepared pizza pockets on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the sealed side facing downward, ensuring slight separation between each pocket for even heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 13-16 minutes, monitoring until the pockets achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior and emit an appetizing aroma.
Notes
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Create perfect pizza pockets by gently flattening biscuit dough into even circles for uniform cooking.
- Seal the edges carefully when forming pockets to lock in cheesy pepperoni goodness and prevent leaks.
- Brush garlic butter mixture over the pockets for an extra flavor punch that elevates the entire dish.
- Watch carefully during baking, as golden-brown color indicates the perfect crispy texture and doneness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the melty cheese and crisp exterior at its absolute best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg