Description
Football Pizza Pockets are the ultimate game day snack that combines a crispy, golden crust with gooey mozzarella and savory fillings. These handheld delights are perfect for sharing during gatherings or satisfying late-night cravings. Easy to make and customizable, they bring a nostalgic twist to your favorite pizza flavors, making every bite a delicious touchdown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut circles from the dough using a large cup or cookie cutter.
- On one half of each circle, layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, diced bell peppers, and Italian seasoning.
- Fold over the dough and press the edges to seal; crimp with a fork if desired.
- Place on a greased baking sheet, brush with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg