Description
Homemade cheesy pepperoni pizza pockets combine classic Italian flavors with convenient handheld comfort. Crisp pastry pockets filled with melted mozzarella and spicy pepperoni will satisfy hearty appetites seeking quick, delicious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ¾ cup (180 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (118 ml) mini pepperoni slices (halal if necessary)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Dough Manipulation: Flatten each biscuit into a thin circular shape approximately 4 inches in diameter, creating an even base for filling.
- Filling Assembly: Centralize mozzarella cheese and distribute pepperoni slices evenly, ensuring balanced flavor profile across the dough surface.
- Sealing Technique: Carefully fold dough edges inward, meticulously crimping and pressing seams to create a secure pocket that prevents cheese leakage during baking.
- Flavor Enhancement: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder and Italian herbs, then gently brush the exterior of each pizza pocket to infuse additional taste dimensions.
- Baking Configuration: Position pockets on prepared baking sheet with sealed side downward, maintaining slight spacing to promote uniform heat circulation.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 13-16 minutes until pockets develop a golden-brown exterior and release an enticing, savory fragrance, signaling perfect doneness.
Notes
- Dough Tip: Roll biscuits extra thin to create crispy, delicate pockets that maximize cheese and pepperoni flavor.
- Sealing Technique: Press edges firmly and twist slightly to create a tight seal, preventing cheese leakage during baking.
- Flavor Boost: Brush butter mixture generously for a crispy, herb-infused golden-brown exterior that enhances overall taste.
- Baking Watch: Check pockets at 12 minutes to prevent over-browning, ensuring perfectly crisp yet tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg