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Published: October 21, 2015 Last Modified: December 28, 2018 By Sara 32 Comments

Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

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These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun meal or snack and are super simple to put together - your kids will be thrilled!
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These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a great make-ahead meal or snack. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

For these pizza pockets, pie crust is layered with pizza toppings and baked to golden brown perfection for a dinner or lunch option that’s WAY better than frozen pizza!

These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun meal or snack and are super simple to put together - your kids will be thrilled!

I have spent the last few weeks trying to come up with a Halloween recipe to share with all of you. I wanted to create an easy yet festive dinner idea that’s simple to prepare before a night of trick-or-treating. I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but a lot of Halloween dinner ideas are meant to be scary and/or gory…and in the process they become pretty unappetizing. I decided to keep it light hearted with these pepperoni pizza pockets. You can cut them into pumpkin shapes for Halloween or make them year round in a circle or rectangle shape.

These homemade jack-o-lantern pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun snack for a Halloween party or great to make for dinner before trick-or-treating. Your kids will be thrilled!

Cute right?! And what kid doesn’t love pepperoni pizza? This recipe starts with pie crust – I cheated and used a pre-packaged version, but feel free to make it yourself if you prefer. I rolled the crust thin and the girls helped me cut out the shapes. You can really do any shape you like, but clearly pumpkins are king this time of the year.

How do you make pizza pockets?

The pizza pockets are layered with mozzarella and pepperoni and then finished off with a second piece of pie crust.  At this point, you can put the pizza pockets on a sheet pan in the fridge and keep them there for up to 8 hours until you’re ready to bake them. Who wouldn’t want this hot and cheesy goodness as a pre trick-or-treating meal?

These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun meal or snack and are super simple to put together - your kids will be thrilled!

Serving the pizza pockets with a side of marinara sauce is an absolute must. My kids thought it was so much fun to dip away.

These homemade jack-o-lantern pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun snack for a Halloween party or great to make for dinner before trick-or-treating. Your kids will be thrilled!

This is the perfect way to get your kids involved in the kitchen – my girls helped me with almost every step in the process and their eyes were as big as saucers when they saw the final product. Whether it’s for a Halloween dinner, an after school snack or a meal any other time of the year, these pepperoni pizza pockets are sure to be a hit!

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These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a fun meal or snack and are super simple to put together - your kids will be thrilled!
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Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

Homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a perfect meal or snack that the kids will love.
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 pizza pockets
Calories 265kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store bought
  • 1 1/4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices I prefer turkey pepperoni
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Roll the crust out into a 12 inch circle. Use a 4 inch cookie cutter to cut out 6 of your desired shapes. Transfer the shapes to a sheet pan lined with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the 6 crust shapes. Top with slices of pepperoni to cover, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg along the border of the dough.
  • Gather the dough scraps and re-roll the dough to a similar thickness. Cut out 6 more of your shapes. Lay the shapes on top of the pepperoni layer. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
  • For a standard pizza pocket, use a paring knife to cut a few lines in the top. For a jack-o-lantern, use a paring knife to carefully cut out eyes and a mouth.
  • Brush the tops of the pizza pockets with the egg wash. The pockets can be baked immediately or covered loosely with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge.
  • Bake the pizza pockets for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make Ahead: The uncooked pizza pockets can be stored loosely covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g
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    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      October 4, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Hi! I am considering making these for a Halloween party. Is there any reason to not put the sauce on the inside?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 4, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        It’s fine to put a little sauce on the inside, just use a tiny amount so that the pastry doesn’t get soggy!

        Reply
    2. Deb says

      November 2, 2019 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      The kids were so excited when I made these! They gobbled them right up!

      Reply
    3. casey grove says

      October 31, 2019 at 11:43 am

      These are going to be my child’s birthday dinner. He’s so looking forward to it. Do you need to grease the pan before placing items on it to bake?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 1, 2019 at 11:31 am

        I typically do grease the pan just to be safe!

        Reply
    4. Rosrmary S. says

      October 27, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Sara, made these and had to run out for quick chore. When I got back my DEAR HUSBAND had “sampled” them all but 1!!! and he isn’t even a pizza fan! The one I Had was delicious and a winner for my big guy!

      Reply
    5. Alina says

      October 17, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      Hi

      Why did you use pie crust instead of regular pizza dough? Coulf I substitute and use dough instead?

      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 18, 2019 at 9:15 am

        I used pie crust because pizza dough will puff up considerably and the pockets will lose their shape. It’s totally fine to use it just may not be as pretty!

        Reply
        • Alina says

          October 18, 2019 at 10:32 am

          Ahhh, I see. Of course!! Totallu makes sense. Thank you Sara!!! Appreciate your speedy response 💕 i cant WAIT to make these!!!! 🎃

          Reply
    6. Paula Campos says

      June 30, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Can these be made ahead of time and frozen?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 1, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        Yes that would work!

        Reply
    7. Debbie says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      My granddaughters just loved these!

      Reply
    8. Greg says

      March 25, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      I made the Pizza Pockets, circular style, and the recipe really worked! Very tasty and fun!

      Reply
    9. Bam's Kitchen says

      October 24, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      Sara, these absolutely adorable. My kids are going to love this. Thanks so much for this easy and fun inspiration! Just pinned!

      Reply
    10. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:17 am

      these are the perfect kid-pleasing (and adult pleasing) appetizer!!! I love that they only contain a few ingredients and look so easy to make! win-win!

      Reply
    11. Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says

      October 23, 2015 at 2:39 am

      Is it weird of me to want to put these pockets into my pocket? Cause that’d be messy — BUT SO WORTH IT because it means I could take them everywhere with me! Wicked good recipe, for any day at the zoo… and at home, and anywhere!

      Reply
    12. Susan | LunaCafe says

      October 22, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      What fun! My favorite-5-year-old is coming over this weekend, and this would be perfect to make with her. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

      October 22, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      These are so cute! They’re almost too cute to eat–well, maybe not, but they are adorable. I love that you can play with the ingredients here, too. Fun!

      Reply
    14. Kristen says

      October 22, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      Those jack-o-lantern pizza pockets are just too adorable. I am sure they make the perfect Halloween dinner, but then again, they’d make a great dinner any night of the year!

      Reply
    15. Nibbles By Nic says

      October 22, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      LOVING This idea!!! Pizza naturally is amazing but this handheld version is super cool and so much neater!

      Reply
    16. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      October 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Incredibly cute and delicious looking!

      Reply
    17. Jill Silverman Hough says

      October 22, 2015 at 7:51 am

      The recipe sounds great and is a great idea, but here’s what I really want to know–how on earth did you get that great gooey cheese shot?!?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 23, 2015 at 12:29 am

        Are you in the Food Bloggers Central Facebook group? There’s a great tutorial on how to get the cheese shots 🙂

        Reply
        • Jill Silverman Hough says

          October 23, 2015 at 9:41 am

          I’m in the Food Blooger Friends group, but hadn’t heard of Food Bloggers Central–just requested to join! Thank you so much for the suggestion, Sara–a delicious day to you 🙂

          Reply
        • Jill Silverman Hough says

          October 23, 2015 at 9:41 am

          I’m in the Food Blogger Friends group, but hadn’t heard of Food Bloggers Central–just requested to join! Thank you so much for the suggestion, Sara–a delicious day to you 🙂

          Reply
      • Harleyann says

        October 15, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Hi! Im so excited to try these! If i make them ahead of time and then freeze them how do you reccomend re heating? also should i let them thaw first before reheating? thanks!

        Reply
        • Sara says

          October 15, 2019 at 12:32 pm

          You don’t need to thaw first, just reheat in a 350 degrees F oven until warmed through!

          Reply
    18. Christine from Cook the Story says

      October 22, 2015 at 7:28 am

      These are so flipping cute and my kids will love them. Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
    19. Ali @ Home & Plate says

      October 22, 2015 at 6:08 am

      Sara this is such a cute idea. What kid could resist these. I know two boys in my house who would gobble down the entire plate. Love it!

      Reply
    20. Olivia @ livforcake says

      October 21, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      These look ridiculously delicious! Omg, I could probably shovel in like a dozen of them. Love the super cute halloween pumpkin theme and I totally support your store-bought pie crust, such a time saver!

      Reply
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