E Z Pizza Pockets Recipes

PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized, heavy skillet. Add the sausage and cook until crumbled and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the arugula and cook until wilted. Turn off the heat and let cool about 10 minutes. Add the cream cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a thin 20 by 12-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. The cut each half into 8 equal rectangles.
• Spoon topping onto 1 side of each of the rectangles. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the rectangle with egg wash. Close the rectangle of pizza dough over the topping. Use a fork to seal and crimp the edges. Place the pizza pockets onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the top of each pizza pocket with egg wash. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce over low heat in a medium saucepan. Serve the hot pizza pockets with the marinara sauce alongside for dipping.

E-Z PIZZA POCKETS!!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Unroll refrigerated crust onto greased cookie sheet.
• (do not let unopened dough sit on the counter too long before you use it or it will become too sticky to work with! Keep in in the fridge while you prep everything else then open and unroll.) Pull and press the dough into an even rectangle,careful not to pull it too thin or rip it.
• Spread your sauce long ways across the center of the dough leaving approx 1 1/2inches on each end and 3 or four inches on each side Layer cheese first, then meat/veggies, continue layering.
• Fill as much as you like but keep in mind, the edges will need to fold up over your fillings!
• The thinner the dough has to be streached the SHORTER your cook time will be or it will burn!
• Once your toppings are in fold the long sides of the dough over the topping one at a time like a letter allowing a small amount to overlap.
• Use a fork to press the short ends closed and seal the Pocket.
• If you do not you will have cheese EVERYWHERE!
• I like to sprinkle the top with italian seasoning and parmesan and a little garlic salt before it put it in to bake.
• Bake for 15-to 20 minutes depending on the amount of your toppings.
• Slice into strips and enjoy!

BLACKBERRY RICOTTA PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Fill a Dutch oven about halfway with veggie oil and heat to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.
• Roll the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface. Cut out as many 4-inch rounds as you can. Reroll the dough, if needed, to get 6 rounds total.
• Combine the ricotta, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir in the basil.
• Dollop a scant tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough round and place a blackberry on top. Dab a little water around the edge of each dough round. Fold over to make half-moons and pinch well with your fingers to seal.
• Add the pockets to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden and puffed, about 3 minutes. Remove to the lined sheet pan. Sprinkle on confectioners' sugar.