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Delicious 30-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Pockets You’ll Crave

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Delicious homemade pepperoni pizza pockets filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and black olives. Perfect for a quick snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or 1 lb pizza dough)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (plus a few slices for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 6 circles (about 5–6 inches each).
  3. On one half of each circle, spread 1–2 tbsp pizza sauce, then add mozzarella, pepperoni, and black olives. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  4. Fold dough over to make a half-moon pocket. Press edges together and crimp firmly with a fork to seal.
  5. Brush tops with beaten egg. (Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan.)
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with warm marinara for dipping.

Notes

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in oven at 350°F for 8–10 min or air fryer at 350°F for 4–6 min.
  • Freeze baked pockets up to 2 months; reheat from frozen at 375°F for 15–18 min.

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