Homemade Pizza Pockets

Name: Pizza Pockets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 11 oz tube pre-made pizza crust; 2 tsp all-purpose flour (optional); 2/3 cup of your favorite pizza sauce; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp italian seasoning (for topping)

close up shot of pizza pockets pulled apart showing its gooey insides on a board

The old reliable flavors of tasty pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and juicy pepperoni are all brought together inside a seasoned and crispy pizza dough. A perfect recipe for snacking on, or to serve as a meal.

Jump to Recipe

Table of Contents

PIZZA POCKETS INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE THIS PIZZA POCKETS RECIPE
STORAGE
FAQ
MORE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
JUMP TO RECIPE

A quick snack, a lunch meal, or a dinner side? These delicious homemade pizza pockets (also called calzones) are so good, it’ll be hard to choose just one time during the day to serve them! Whenever you decide, you’ll be treated to gooey melted cheese, mouthwatering pepperoni, and your favorite sauce, all wrapped up in a deliciously crisp, seasoned pizza pie dough.

Still searching for more pizza-based inspiration? While these pizza pockets are amazing, our Pull Apart Pizza Bread is another great dish that can satisfy your pizza cravings. Making these for a party? The kids will love our Oreo Milkshakes on the side!

close up shot of pizza pockets pulled apart showing its gooey insides

MORE PIZZA RECIPES:
Pizza Muffins | Pizza Casserole with Biscuits

PIZZA POCKETS INGREDIENTS

pizza pockets raw ingredients that are labeled

You will need:

11-ounce tube of pre-made pizza crust
2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour, optional
2/3 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup of mini pepperoni slices
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning for topping

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Vegetables: Feel free to dice up your choice of veggies to add them into the pizza filling. Add as you desire, and even replace pepperoni all together if you are inclined. Consider green bell pepper, white button mushrooms, and onions.

Bacon Bits: Bacon bits are small enough to fit in your already delicious pizza pockets, and they add another layer of mouthwatering flavor. Add as desired, but be careful not to overfill.

HOW TO MAKE THIS PIZZA POCKETS RECIPE

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Measure out enough parchment paper to line a standard baking sheet.

STEP TWO: Open and unroll the pre-made pizza crust. On the parchment paper, use a rolling pin to lightly flatten the dough.

PRO TIP: Feel free to add a dusting of flour if the dough is too sticky.

pizza pockets process shot of dough being rolled with a rolling pin

STEP THREE: Using a pizza cutter, evenly slice long ways down the center of the pizza dough. Then slice each half into 3 pieces. This will give you 6 pieces of pizza dough.

STEP FOUR: Spread 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce off center of the dough. It may help to picture the dough as 2 back-to-back triangles. You are putting the sauce over 1 of the triangles. The other triangle will be folded over to make the top.

PRO TIP: Be sure to not spread too close to the edges, or the sauce will leak out and cause a problem sealing the edges.

pizza pockets process shot of dough being filled with ingredients

STEP FIVE: Sprinkle 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons of mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then lay the mini pepperoni over the top of the cheese.

STEP SIX: Carefully fold the tops of the pizzas. Using a fork, press the edges closed.

STEP SEVEN: Using a pastry brush, lightly baste the olive oil over the tops of the pizzas. Lightly sprinkle the italian seasoning over the tops of the pizzas.

pizza pockets process shot of pockets being sprinkled with seasonings on a pan

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

STORAGE

You’ll want to reach for these tasty snacks throughout the day so make sure you store them properly for the best quality leftovers.

IN THE FRIDGE: Homemade pizza pockets will last in the refrigerator for five days. Keep in an airtight container, or wrap individually.

IN THE FREEZER: Fully cook and let cool before you freeze. Wrap individually and store each in the freezer for up to three months.

overhead shot of pizza pockets on a plate with pizza sauce in the middle

Making an appetizing dish for the kids (or made for yourself, we won’t tell!) only needs to take 20 minutes. These pizza pockets are the perfect snack food. The crispy, seasoned pizza dough paired with a cheesy pepperoni pizza filling is a classic taste that can’t be beaten, and once the family takes their first bite, they’ll all agree.

FAQ

What is the best cheese to use for pizza pockets?

For best results, use mozzarella cheese for the pizza pockets. You can also use cheddar, gouda and provolone cheese as they will melt well.

How do I reheat homemade pizza pockets?

If they are frozen, you don’t need to thaw, just put them in the microwave for a minute or two to thaw and then continue to heat them for another 2-3 minutes to make sure they are heated through.

Can I use homemade pizza dough instead of store-bought?

You can use homemade pizza dough if you prefer. Just roll it out to a similar shape as the pre-made dough above and fill and bake according to our directions.

MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

Pizza Pockets

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings pizza pockets

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Review Recipe

Ingredients

11 oz tube pre-made pizza crust
2 tsp all-purpose flour optional
2/3 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp italian seasoning for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Measure out enough parchment paper to line a standard baking sheet.
Open and unroll the pre-made pizza crust. Lightly flatten the dough using the parchment paper, a rolling pin, and a dusting of flour if the dough is too sticky.
Using a pizza cutter, evenly slice long ways down the center of the pizza dough. Then slice each half into 3 pieces. This will give you 6 pieces of pizza dough.
Spread 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce off center of the dough. It may help to picture the dough as 2 back-to-back triangles. You are putting the sauce over 1 of the triangles. The other triangle will be folded over to make the top.
TIP: Be sure to not spread too close to the edges, or the sauce will leak out and cause a problem sealing the edges.
Sprinkle 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Lay the mini pepperoni over the top of the cheese.
Carefully fold the tops of the pizzas. Using a fork, press the edges closed.
Using a pastry brush, lightly baste the olive oil over the tops of the pizzas.
Lightly sprinkle the italian seasoning over the tops of the pizzas.
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Have You Tried This Recipe?Follow me on Pinterest @spaceshipslb

Stephanie Keeping Publisher
Layne Kangas Marketing
Rhadonda Sedgwick Creative Director
Lexus Monroe Editorial Assistant

Pizza Pockets