Pizza Pocket Casserole
A comforting twist on pizza, this Pizza Pocket Casserole is perfect for family dinners or game nights, bringing together the beloved flavors of pizza in a hearty, shareable dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface until thin.
- Cut the dough into 4-inch squares.
- Grab a piece of dough, place pizza sauce in the center, and add pepperoni and mozzarella.
- Fold the dough over to create a pocket and pinch edges to seal.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and layer the stuffed pockets inside.
- Pour remaining pizza sauce over the casserole.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and optional Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite toppings or try a veggie version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe