๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง€ โ€œHomemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets โ€“ crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with fresh pizza flavors, ready in just 20 minutes!โ€ ๐Ÿ˜‹โœจ

Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are the ultimate quick comfort snack ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ˜‹ Crispy on the outside and loaded with gooey cheese and fresh pizza flavors inside, they come together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy days, kidsโ€™ snacks, or party treats โ€” every bite is warm, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious โœจ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’›

Sonakshi Goswami ๐Ÿ’—

2/4/20262 min read

๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง€ Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ’ž

Crispy outside, gooey inside โ€” fresh pizza flavors in just 20 minutes! ๐Ÿ˜‹โœจ

Pizza pockets are pure comfort food joy โค๏ธ๐Ÿ• Golden, handheld, and packed with melty cheese and bold pizza flavors, theyโ€™re perfect for busy days, kidsโ€™ snacks, parties, or late-night cravings ๐Ÿ˜ This easy homemade version comes together quickly and tastes even better thanks to the warmth and aroma of PIKS Spices, which bring that real pizzeria-style punch ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ No fancy prep, no long waits โ€” just fresh, cheesy goodness in every bite ๐Ÿง€โœจ

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Makes 6โ€“8 pockets)

๐Ÿž For the Dough / Base:

  • Ready pizza dough / bread dough โ€“ 2 cups (or store-bought pizza base) ๐Ÿž

  • All-purpose flour โ€“ for dusting ๐ŸŒพ

(Shortcut: use bread slices or tortillas if you like!)

๐Ÿ… For Pizza Filling:

  • Mozzarella cheese โ€“ 1ยฝ cups (grated) ๐Ÿง€

  • Pizza sauce โ€“ ยฝ cup ๐Ÿ…

  • Onion โ€“ ยผ cup (finely chopped) ๐Ÿง…

  • Capsicum โ€“ ยผ cup (finely chopped) ๐Ÿซ‘

  • Sweet corn / olives / jalapeรฑos โ€“ optional ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿซ’๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

PIKS spice mix:

  • PIKS Oregano โ€“ 1 tsp ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Chilli Flakes โ€“ ยฝโ€“1 tsp ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp โšซ

  • PIKS Garlic Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp ๐Ÿง„

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

๐Ÿงˆ For Brushing:

  • Butter or olive oil โ€“ 2 tbsp ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿซ’

  • PIKS Oregano โ€“ a pinch (optional topping) ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿณ Method (Step-by-Step)

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Dough ๐Ÿž

Divide dough into equal balls.
Roll each into a small circle or oval using dry flour ๐ŸŒพ
Keep thickness medium โ€” not too thin, not too thick โœจ

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Filling ๐Ÿง€

In a bowl, mix cheese, pizza sauce, veggies, and all PIKS spices ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Mix well until cheesy and flavorful ๐Ÿ˜

3๏ธโƒฃ Shape the Pizza Pockets ๐Ÿ•

Place a spoonful of filling on one side of the dough.
Fold over to make a half-moon shape ๐ŸŒ™
Seal edges tightly using fingers or fork โœจ
Repeat with all pockets.

4๏ธโƒฃ Cook the Pockets ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Pan method:
Heat a pan with little butter/oil.
Cook pockets on medium flame till golden and crispy on both sides ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ”ฅ

Oven method:
Bake at 180ยฐC for 12โ€“15 minutes until golden โœจ

Air fryer:
Air-fry at 180ยฐC for 8โ€“10 minutes ๐ŸŒ€

5๏ธโƒฃ Final Touch โœจ

Brush hot pockets with butter ๐Ÿงˆ
Sprinkle a pinch of PIKS Oregano on top ๐ŸŒฟ
Serve hot and cheesy ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿง€

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips โœจ

  • Seal edges well to avoid cheese leakage ๐Ÿง€

  • Add paneer or cooked chicken for protein boost ๐Ÿ—

  • Use mixed cheese for extra stretch ๐Ÿ˜

  • Serve immediately for best gooey center

  • Great for freezing and reheating later โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

  • Tomato ketchup ๐Ÿ…

  • Garlic mayo ๐Ÿง„

  • Cheese dip ๐Ÿง€

  • Chilli sauce ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Perfect for:

  • Kidsโ€™ snacks ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿง’

  • Party starters ๐ŸŽ‰

  • Lunchbox treats ๐Ÿฑ

  • Quick dinners ๐Ÿ•’

  • Comfort food cravings โค๏ธ

Golden, cheesy, and bursting with pizza flavor โ€” these Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets are proof that big comfort can come in small, delicious bites. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง€โœจ

Thank You ๐Ÿ’“