Easy Weeknight Dinner: Pizza Pockets

These pizza pockets are always a crowd pleaser! Experiment with different fillings and get the kiddos in the kitchen to help with the prep work. Try a veggie version for Meatless Monday.

Pizza Pockets

These pizza pockets are always a crowd pleaser! Experiment with different fillings and get the kiddos in the kitchen to help with the prep work. Try a veggie version for Meatless Monday.

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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 pockets

Diet Vegetarian

Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounces pizza dough
• 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
• 2 cups chopped vegetables such as broccoli, kale, mushrooms, bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Light ranch dressing and marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 500-degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 8, 2-oz pieces of dough into small circles.
• Place a small mound of shredded cheese and vegetables in the center of each piece of dough.
• Gently fold over the filling, creating a pocket and crimp the edges closed using a fork.
• Using a paring knife, poke 2 small holes in the top of the pocket to allow steam to escape.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining pieces of dough.
• Brush each pocket with oil and bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown; allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. Serve with dressing and sauce for dipping.

Notes

Nutrition doesn’t include dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

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