Description
Football Pizza Pockets are the ultimate game-day snack, combining cheesy goodness with savory pepperoni, all wrapped in a flaky golden crust. These handheld delights are not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making them perfect for any gathering. Serve them hot alongside marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as friends and family devour them in seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares (4×4 inches). Place a slice of pepperoni and a handful of mozzarella cheese in each square, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold each square diagonally to form triangles and seal the edges using a fork.
- Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (75g)
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 421mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg