Easy handheld pizza pockets are a tasty treat and loved by all. They are easy to make. This are stuffed with sausage but and can be filled with anything that sounds good that day or that you have in your refrigerator. Our functional medicine Los Angeles experts suggest rolling it, stuffing it, folding it, sealing it, and baking it! That is all there is to it. These can also be frozen, and they reheat well, especially in the air fryer.
As a provider of functional medicine Burbank, please make use of this recipe for your nutrition and well-being:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 T. olive oil + more for brushing baking sheet
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 6 oz. Italian sausage, casings removed
- 10 oz. pizza dough, (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 c. marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and pepper. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Divide the pizza dough into 8 small balls and roll each ball out into 1/2-inch-thick circles.
- Add a spoon of marinara sauce in the center of the pizza circle, followed by a spoon of the sausage mixture, and finally top with cheese and fresh basil.
- Fold the dough in half on top of itself and use a fork to seal the edges.
- Repeat this process with the remaining 7 dough balls.
- Transfer the pizza pockets to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake until the dough is nice golden brown and slightly puffed, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve with the remaining marinara as a dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal that’s fun to make, these Sausage Stuffed Pizza Pockets are the perfect choice.
Packed with flavorful sausage and customizable with your favorite fillings, these handheld delights are a hit with all ages. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, they’re ideal for a busy weeknight, game day snack, or anytime you crave a delicious homemade treat. Feel free to contact our functional medicine doctors at Functional Medicine Los Angeles for more information about our functional medicine solutions.