Description
These Homemade Beef Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets are a comforting combination of gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and flavorful beef pepperoni wrapped in a flaky pocket. Perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or appetizer, they are customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Flour
- Yeast
- Water
- Salt
- Beef Pepperoni
- Ground Beef
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Pizza Sauce
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If you’re making your own pizza dough, combine flour, yeast, warm water, and salt in a bowl. Knead until smooth and let it rise for about an hour until it doubles in size. If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat. Add beef pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Hot Pockets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangular pieces, approximately 4×6 inches.
- Fill the Dough: Spoon a generous amount of the beef and pepperoni mixture onto one half of each rectangle. Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and a spoonful of pizza sauce.
- Seal the Hot Pockets: Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, and press the edges together to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch. Make a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Place the assembled hot pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning!
- Cool and Serve: Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy your homemade creations!
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the filling with vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. You can prepare the filling and dough ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge for up to a day before assembling and baking.