Pizza Pockets Recipe

These homemade pizza pockets are far tastier and healthier than store-bought versions! A little prep work goes a long way. Make a batch, par-bake, freeze, and enjoy quick, delicious meals anytime. Par-bake for 5-6 minutes until the dough sets, cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze. For reheating, skip the defrosting (it makes them mushy!). Bake straight from frozen on a cookie sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, checking frequently until perfectly golden brown. Get ready for a pizza pocket party!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 363.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pizza Pockets

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How to Make Pizza Pockets

  1. Crumble 1 pound of ground meat into a large nonstick skillet. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Once cooked, set aside approximately 1 cup of the browned ground meat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of browned ground meat with 1/2 cup pizza sauce and mix well.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Separate pizza dough (recipe below or use store-bought) into 8 equal rectangles. Press perforations to seal any unseparated portions.
  7. Press or roll each rectangle to form a 6 x 4-inch rectangle.
  8. Place 1 slice of Canadian-style bacon in the center of each dough rectangle.
  9. Top each bacon slice with 1 tablespoon of the meat and pizza sauce mixture and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Fold the long sides of each rectangle over the filling to meet in the center.
  11. Gently pinch the center and ends to tightly seal each pizza pocket.
  12. Place the sealed pockets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Keep a close eye on them as oven temperatures can vary.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g