Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 1 cup thick pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey turkey turkey pepperoni slices, cut into halves (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Divide the pizza dough into 6 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a rectangle approximately 6×4 inches in size.
- Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on one half of each rectangle, leaving a small border at the edges. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage.
- Top the sauce with a generous handful of mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and the turkey turkey turkey pepperoni slices.
- Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling to create a pocket. Press the edges together firmly with your fingers, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely.
- Place the pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 2-3 small slits in the top of each pocket to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash for a golden-brown finish. Mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then brush lightly over the egg wash.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving as the filling will be very hot.
Notes
To freeze: Assemble the pockets but do not bake them. Freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen adding 5-8 minutes to the cooking time. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the turkey turkey turkey pepperoni and add diced bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg