Sausage and Mushroom Pizza Pockets

Indulge in the ultimate handheld comfort food with these hearty Sausage and Mushroom Pizza Pockets! Perfectly golden pockets of homemade pizza dough are stuffed with a savory filling of browned Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, melty mozzarella cheese, and zesty pizza sauce. Flavored with a hint of garlic and Italian seasoning, these portable pizza pockets are brushed with an egg wash for a beautiful finish and a sprinkle of Parmesan for extra flavor. Quick to make with just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re a fun twist on classic pizza that’s ideal for family dinners, lunchboxes, or snacks on the go. Serve them warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Ground Italian sausage
• 150 g Mushrooms (button or baby bella, diced)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 500 g Pizza dough
• 150 g Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 120 ml Pizza sauce
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 30 g Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the diced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and tender. Season with salt and black pepper and transfer to a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary and mix in the cooked mushrooms. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Step 5

Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rough circle or oval, about 12 cm (5 inches) in diameter.

Step 6

Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.

Step 7

Spoon the sausage and mushroom mixture over the sauce, and then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges firmly to seal, and crimp them with a fork for an extra secure seal.

Step 9

Place the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Allow the pizza pockets to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1278.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2709.0

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 493.4mg	0%
Sodium 7604.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 139.4g	0%

Vitamin D 50.5IU	0%
Calcium 1367.3mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 2670.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 35.1%