Description
Football Pizza Pockets are a game day essential, combining the mouthwatering flavors of pizza into convenient, bite-sized snacks. Picture golden pockets filled with melty mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and vibrant bell peppers—perfect for fueling your cheers without missing any action. These customizable treats are not just delicious; they’re also easy to prepare, making them a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick; cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of mozzarella in the center of each square; add pepperoni, bell peppers, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold corners over filling to seal pockets tightly.
- Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over each pocket for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza pocket (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg