Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets (Homemade Hot Pocket Copycat in 30 Minutes)

Tutorial: how to make easy pizza pockets — pizza dough + mozzarella + pepperoni + marinara, baked golden. 30 min hot pocket copycat.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make easy pizza pockets — pizza dough + mozzarella + pepperoni + marinara, baked golden. 30 min hot pocket copycat.

Ingredients List

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella + 1/2 cup provolone + 1/3 cup parm + 24 pepperoni + 1/2 cup sausage
  • 1/2 cup marinara + Italian + garlic + salt
  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup parm + Italian + garlic + 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Marinara dip + ranch + chili

Timing

Close-up of homemade pizza pocket cut in half showing stretchy cheese pull, pepperoni, marinara, and Italian seasoning crust Save

Prep 10. Bake 15-18. Rest 5. Total 30 min.

Step 1 — Roll Dough

Room temp 30 min. 6 ovals 7-inch.

Step 2 — Sauce Mix

Whisk + spices.

Step 3 — Fill

2 tbsp sauce + cheeses + pepperoni + sausage. 1/2-inch border.

Step 4 — Seal

Egg wash border. Fold. Fork crimp.

Step 5 — Top + Vent

Egg wash + butter mix on top. 2 slits.

Step 6 — Bake 425°F 15-18

Deep golden. Rest 5 min.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 440 | Protein 20g | Fat 22g | Carbs 40g | Calcium 30% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Whole wheat. Turkey pepperoni. Part-skim mozz. Veggies. Vegan.

Serving Suggestions

Caesar salad. Veggie sides. Lunchbox.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overstuffed
  • No edge wash
  • No vents
  • Cold dough
  • Pre-shredded

Storing Tips

4 days fridge. 350°F 10 min reheat. Freeze 2 mo. 24 hr ahead.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Dough? Trader Joe’s.

Other fillings? Buffalo chicken, BBQ, breakfast.

Air fryer? 380°F 10-12 min.

Freeze? Both work.

GF? GF dough.

Vegetarian? Veggies.

Recipe Card: Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Prep: 10 min | Bake: 15-18 min | Rest: 5 min | Total: 30 min | Yield: 6 pockets | Calories: 440/pocket

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella + 1/2 cup provolone + 1/3 cup parm + 24 pepperoni + 1/2 cup Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup marinara + Italian + garlic + salt
  • Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp melted butter + parm + Italian + garlic for brushing
  • Marinara + ranch + chili flakes for dipping

Instructions

  1. Roll room-temp dough into 6 ovals (7-inch, 1/4-inch thick).
  2. Mix marinara with seasonings.
  3. Fill: 2 tbsp sauce + cheeses + pepperoni + sausage on half (1/2-inch border).
  4. Egg-wash border, fold, crimp with fork.
  5. Egg-wash tops; brush with parmesan-butter mix; cut 2 vents per pocket.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 15-18 min until deeply golden; rest 5 min; serve with sauces.

Nutrition (per pocket)

Calories 440 | Protein 20g | Fat 22g | Carbs 40g | Calcium 30% DV

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