Savory Three-Cheese Pockets Recipe

submitted by reader Dawn Onuffer of Crestview, FL

“I like to experiment in the kitchen and came up with this recipe in order to use a variety of ingredients in my refrigerator. This recipe quickly became one of my favorites.”

Ingredients
2 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar mushrooms, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon dried oregano, plus extra for garnish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 mozzarella string cheese sticks
1 (14-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
3 tablespoons bottled Italian dressing, divided
Pizza or marinara sauce, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Combine pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, cream cheese, oregano, garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir well.
3. Cut each cheese stick into six 1/2-inch pieces.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Brush dough with 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Cut into 24 equal pieces. Place one piece of mozzarella cheese and a scant tablespoon of pepperoni mixture on each square. Bring all four corners together above filling and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining Italian dressing and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and extra dried oregano. Place bundles about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with warmed pizza or marinara sauce, if desired. Makes 24 appetizers.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per (1-pocket) serving: 90 calories, 5g fat, 4g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 240mg sodium

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