Easy Homemade Pizza Pockets

These Homemade Pizza Pockets are SO easy to make using store-bought pizza dough and your fave pizza toppings. They’re freezer-friendly, too!

We all have such fond memories of eating pizza pockets as kids, but did you know you can make them healthier at home? Give these a shot, I think you’ll love them.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to customize: You can mix and match with different toppings, sauces and cheeses until you find a flavour combo you love. Plus, it’ll give you lots of variety!
• Freezer-friendly: Make a big batch and store them in the freezer for a quick and easy meal at the ready.

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!

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, can make this even more filling.

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.

Meal prep tools

• Get glass meal prep bowls here – they are great for storing leftovers!
• And of course I get all my free-range and grass-fed proteins from Butcher Box.
• Freeze leftover pizza pockets in a reusable freezer bag.