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Flaky Puff Pastry Pizza Hot Pockets – Quick & Easy!

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These Puff Pastry Pizza Hot Pockets are a deliciously portable twist on classic pizza, featuring a flaky crust and gooey filling. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a fun party snack, they are sure to satisfy any craving!

Ingredients

  • Puff Pastry
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Cheese Blend
  • Beef Pepperoni
  • Cooked Crumbled Beef
  • Vegetables (finely diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives)
  • Herbs & Seasoning (dried oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes)
  • Egg Wash (1 egg whisked with a splash of water or milk)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Puff Pastry: If it’s frozen, ensure it’s fully thawed but still cold. Carefully unroll the pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper. If they're a bit thick, gently roll them out slightly with a rolling pin to a uniform thickness, aiming for about 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Cut it into four equal rectangles.
  2. Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Assemble Your Pockets: Take one of your puff pastry rectangles. On one half of the rectangle, spread about 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce.
  4. Layer the Fillings: Sprinkle a generous amount of your shredded cheese over the sauce. Then, add your desired fillings – beef pepperoni, cooked crumbled beef, finely diced veggies, and a sprinkle of dried herbs.
  5. Fold and Seal: Carefully fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling, aligning the edges. Press down around the edges to seal and use a fork to crimp all around the edges.
  6. Vent and Egg Wash: Create a few small slits or poke a couple of holes on top of each hot pocket. Whisk your egg with a teaspoon of water or milk to create an egg wash and lightly brush the tops of each hot pocket.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Transfer your assembled hot pockets to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up, golden brown, and flaky.
  8. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the hot pockets from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overfill the pockets to ensure a good seal. Keep the pastry cold for best results, and consider chilling the assembled pockets before baking for an even flakier crust.

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