Description
Football Pizza Pockets are the ultimate game day snack that deliver a burst of cheesy goodness in every bite. These handheld treats are filled with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and aromatic Italian herbs, all wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Perfect for parties or cozy nights, they?re easy to customize with your favorite toppings and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 ? cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
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 until it?s about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares (about 4 inches).
- Place a slice of pepperoni in the center of each square. Top with mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over to form triangles and press edges to seal tightly.
- Whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash; brush over each pocket.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg