Homemade hot pockets are a fun alternative to pizza night and they also are a fun surprise in lunch boxes. Get the kids involved in making this easy recipe, too!
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide pizza dough into 8 equal portions.
Roll one portion into a 4- to 5-inch square or round. In the center, place 2 teaspoons of sauce, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 1 tablespoon pepperoni. Carefully fold over and press edges together with a fork. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining pizza dough until you have 8 pepperoni pizza pockets.
Brush the top of each hot pocket with beaten egg. If desired, sprinkle tops with grated parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic salt, or whatever you like.
Ham and cheese hot pocket: Omit the pizza sauce. Substitute ½ cup finely diced cooked ham and 1 cup cheddar cheese for the pepperoni and mozzarella.
Flavor ideas: Try red onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, finely chopped broccoli, ground sausage, chicken, or bacon. Meat should be fully cooked before adding to hot pocket. Mushrooms should be sautéed first so they don’t make the hot pockets soggy. See the post above for more flavor ideas.
Freezing instructions: Bake as directed. Once hot pockets are full cooled, wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheating from frozen (2 methods): Place frozen hot pocket on baking sheet in preheated oven (350ºF ). Bake for 20 minutes. To microwave, wrap frozen hot pocket with damp paper towel; microwave for 1 minute, 20 seconds.