These Pizza Pocket Bites are such a fun and tasty nibble. By using leftover Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce, you can put these together quickly. Think about these pizza bites the next time you are entertaining. They are sure to be a hit!
If you ever buy pizza pockets or pizza bites at the grocery store, why not try this homemade version. By using my Homemade Pizza Dough that was leftover, and Pizza Sauce in the fridge, these came together pretty quick. Let’s take a look.
What are These Pizza Pockets Bites Like
- Difficulty – These require few ingredients and are pretty easy to put together. Just make sure not to over stuff them, otherwise they will difficult to close.
- Taste – These have a great pizza flavour with the texture of almost a Garlic Knot. Great served with pizza sauce on the side.
- Serving – This recipe will make approximately 16 pizza bites.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese shredded
- Oregano
- Olive oil
NOTE, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 400 degrees f/200 degrees c and have ready a large baking tray.
- Roll dough – On a clean surface roll out to the dough to a large rectangle, approximately 9 x 13. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into approximately 15 small rectangles. Do this by making two vertical cuts and four horizontal cuts.
- Put together pizza pockets – Place a small spoonful of the pizza sauce on one side of the rectangle. Sprinkle over a little oregano and add some mozzarella cheese. Fold over and press down the sides. Brush the tops with olive oil. Sprinkle over remaining cheese and a little oregano.
- Place on a baking tray – Place all of the unbaked pizza pockets on the baking tray.
- Bake and serve – Bake for about 12 – 15 minutes until golden and puffed up. Remove from oven and serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Use dough at room temperature – Pizza dough is easier to stretch and roll at room temperature. Take it out of the fridge about 1/2 hour before using.
- Don’t over stuff – Don’t add too much filling to these little bites or they will be difficult to close.
Substitutions and Additions
- Pizza dough – I used leftover Pizza Dough , but you can use your own recipe or store bought.
- Pizza sauce – You don’t have to use my Pizza Sauce recipe, you can easily use store bought or you own homemade version.
- Additions – Feel free to add pepperoni, sausage, cooked chicken pieces, bell peppers, chopped tomato, caramelized onions or anything else you would like to add.
Did you know that you can freeze fresh pizza dough? Check out my Pizza Dough recipe and remember you can just pop it in the freezer when it’s done and then the hard work is done when you want to dive into a delicious pizza. Homemade Pizza Sauce Will Keep for up to two in the fridge.
And if you’re looking for something more of a meal, check out my Homemade Pepperoni Calzones.
Pizza Pocket Bites
Ingredients
- 12 oz pizza dough
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees f/200 degrees c and have ready a large baking tray.
- On a clean surface roll out to the dough to a large rectangle, approximately 9 x 13. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into approximately 15 small rectangles. Do this by making two vertical cuts and four horizontal cuts.
- Place a small spoonful of the pizza sauce on one side of the rectangle. Sprinkle over a little oregano and add some mozzarella cheese. Fold over and press down the sides. Brush the tops with olive oil. Sprinkle over remaining cheese and a little oregano.
- Place all of the unbaked pizza pockets on the baking tray.
- Bake for about 12 – 15 minutes until golden and puffed up. Remove from oven and serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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