Pizza pockets makes for a perfect snack for those hungry kids when they get home from a long day of school.
For filling | ||
Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
Sweet italian turkey sausages | 1 Pound , casing removed | |
Sweet onion | 1 , grated | |
Tomato sauce | 4 Tablespoon | |
Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
Other ingredients for pizza pockets | ||
Pizza dough | 1 ((store bought)) | |
Mexican cheese blend | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , shredded | |
Eggs | 1 , beaten ((for egg wash)) | |
For dusting | ||
Flour | 2 Tablespoon ((For dusting as needed)) |
GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
MAKING
For Filling:
2. Place a skillet over medium-high flame and pour olive oil in it.
3. Add turkey sausage and cook for about 7 minutes or until browned.
4. Stir in the grated onion and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook on low for 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
For Pizza Pocket:
5. On floured surface roll the pizza dough out to 1/4 inch thick sheet and cut into 3x3 inch squares.
6. Place about 2 teaspoons of the filling on each squares and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold the bottom right corner of the pizza dough to the top left corner to form a triangle. Use the teeth of a fork to seal the sides of the dough that is open.
7. Place them onto a baking sheet with a cooling rack on top (this will help the pizza pockets to crisp on all sides).
8. Brush egg wash over each and then place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-14 minutes or until golden brown.
SERVING
9. Serve with pizza or marinara sauce and enjoy.
TIPS
Freeze pizza pockets by cooling them and placing them in a resealable bag. You may freeze for up to 3 months.
Serving size
Calories 275Calories from Fat 142
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 779 mg32.46%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 2 g
Protein 19 g38%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet