These Homemade Pizza Pockets are SO easy to make using store-bought pizza dough and your fave pizza toppings. They’re freezer-friendly, too!
I love a good shortcut recipe, and these homemade pizza pockets totally deliver. They’ve got all the childhood nostalgia, but are so much better when you make them at home.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy & customizable: Simple ingredients and steps, plus you can mix and match toppings, sauces and cheeses for endless variety or picky eaters.
- Freezer-friendly meal prep: Make a batch ahead of time and freeze for a quick grab-and-go lunch, snack, or easy weeknight meal
Ingredients and substitutions
- Canned pizza crust – like the Pillsbury brand. You can try using store-bought dough, but you’ll need to roll it out before cutting which adds a lot of extra time.
- Pizza sauce – tomato or pasta sauce would also work.
- Mozzarella cheese – freshly grated is best but pre-shredded blend will work. Add other cheeses like parmesan.
- Pepperoni slices – swap out for sausage, bacon or chicken, or leave the meat off.
- Mushrooms, green peppers and red onion – use any toppings like pineapple, olives, roasted red peppers and more.
How to make pizza pockets
Step 1: Roll out the crust.
Roll out the canned pizza crust, then cut it into equal rectangles.
Step 2: Add your toppings.
Add sauce, cheese and toppings in the middle of each rectangle.
Step 3: Fold into pockets.
Fold to create a triangle shaped pouch. Seal the edges and press down with a fork.
Step 4: Bake and serve!
Bake until the dough is crispy and golden. Let cool then serve!
Pizza pocket tips & variations
- Try different toppings: Add any pizza toppings of your choice like slices of pepperoni, sausage, bacon, chicken, pineapple, roasted red peppers, and olives.
- Don’t overload the pockets: Make sure you don’t add too many toppings to each pocket. If you overfill them, the toppings will spill out.
- Add spices and herbs: Sprinkle in some oregano, garlic powder, basil or any other seasonings of your choice.
- Serve with your favourite dips: Enjoy your pizza pockets on their own or with your favourite dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese or creamy garlic.
- Make them dairy-free: For a dairy-free pizza, use your favourite vegan or dairy-free cheese.
Frequently asked questions
How do they get crispy?
These homemade hot pockets get crispy by baking at a higher temperature. There’s no deep frying required, so they’re much healthier than the frozen variety from the grocery store!
How do I prevent the filling from leaking out?
Make sure to seal the edges of the dough tightly. You can use a fork to crimp the edges, or brush them with egg wash before sealing. Don’t overfill the pockets, as this can also cause leaks.
Can I make these vegetarian?
Absolutely! Use vegetarian-friendly fillings like mushrooms, spinach, roasted vegetables, and plant-based cheese alternatives if you’re trying to make them vegan.
What to serve with this dish
Homemade pizza pockets are a fun meal, but a few sides can make them even better! Here are some ideas for what to serve with your pizza pockets:
- Warm marinara sauce is perfect for dipping your pizza pockets.
- A warm bowl of soup, like tomato soup, minestrone, or a creamy vegetable soup.
- A simple side salad with homemade dressing.
How to store and reheat
Store: Keep baked pizza pockets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Microwave for 1-2 minutes or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until heated through.
Freeze & reheat from frozen: Freeze unbaked pizza pockets on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Easy Homemade Pizza Pockets
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 (391g) can pizza crust such as the Pillsbury brand
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup pepperoni
- 1/4 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup green pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Roll out canned pizza crust onto the baking sheet. Cut into 6 equal rectangles. In one small corner, spread a bit of sauce, cheese and toppings, leaving space around the edges for the dough to touch together in a triangle shape. You only want a tiny bit of each topping.
- Fold over diagonally to create a triangle shaped pouch, seal all edges, then press down around edges with a fork.
- Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until dough is crisp and golden. Wait 5 minutes before eating – they will be hot!
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Comments & Reviews
Stephanie says
Has anyone tried reheating them in the airfryer? How long and what temp seemed to work?
Taylor Stinson says
I believe you could try reheating for 5 minutes at 350 F