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Pizza Crescent Pockets are one of those recipes my whole family gets excited about. Gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce get tucked into buttery crescent dough and baked until golden. They’re small, cheesy, and taste just like little pizza rolls but made fresh at home.
You may also like my Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks or Cheesy Garlic Bread (with Crescent Dough).
These Pizza Crescent Pockets are a quick 25-minute dinner or snack made with crescent dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. They’re easy, cheesy, and perfect for family pizza night, game day, or after-school snacks.
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Step-by-Step Recipe Video
Don’t scroll any further just yet — watch this quick 1-2 minute video to see exactly how this recipe comes together! It’s the easiest way to learn it before you cook.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
My kids ask for these almost every week — they’re like freezer pizza rolls but so much fresher and better. I love that you can customize each pocket with everyone’s favorite toppings.
They also work for so many occasions. I’ll make them for quick dinners, school lunches, or even a game-day snack board. They’re easy enough for kids to help make and always a hit.
⏰ Total Time: 24 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Pizza night, after-school snacks, game day
🛒 Key Ingredients: Crescent dough, mozzarella, pizza sauce, pepperoni
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Fridge up to 3 days, freezer up to 2 months
👉 If you liked these, you may also enjoy my Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole or Bacon Chicken Alfredo Crescent Ring.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Pizza Crescent Pockets
- Crescent dough – The buttery base that wraps it all up.
- Pizza sauce – Adds perfect tomato flavor.
- Mozzarella cheese – Melts perfectly for gooey pockets.
- Pepperoni – Classic filling, but you can add any toppings you like.
👉 For another fun pizza dinner idea, try my French Bread Pizza.
Full Ingredients List
- 3–5 oz tomato sauce
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz canned refrigerated crescents
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pepperoni
- Any other pizza toppings you like
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Pizza Crescent Pockets
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, pepper, basil, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Step 4: Place 1 tbsp pizza sauce on each triangle, add cheese and pepperoni.
Step 5: Roll up into crescents and place on baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 7: Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Pizza Crescent Pocket Variations
- Add cooked sausage or ham for different flavors.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or cheddar to add variety.
- Brush with garlic butter before baking for extra flavor.
👉 If you liked these, you may also enjoy my Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overfill or they’ll leak while baking.
- Seal edges well for neat pockets.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or Alfredo sauce for dipping.
- Freeze extras and reheat for quick lunches.
Recipe FAQs – Pizza Crescent Pockets
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking.
Anything you’d put on pizza — mushrooms, peppers, sausage, ham, or olives.
Yes, freeze baked pockets for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven.
Yes, but adjust the bake time since pizza dough is thicker.
👉 If you enjoy pizza flavors, check out my Homemade Stromboli.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a snack with marinara for dipping.
- Pair with Cheesy Garlic Bread (with Crescent Dough).
- Add to a game-day spread with Pastrami Crescent Sandwich Bake.
- For dessert, you may also like Mini Cheesecake Pies.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked pockets up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Pizza Crescent Pockets
Ingredients
- 3-5 oz tomato sauce
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz canned refrigerated crescents
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pepperoni
- Any other pizza toppings you like
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet.
- Mix tomato sauce and seasonings.
- Separate crescents, add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Roll into crescents, place on baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce.
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Notes
- Customize fillings with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Seal edges well to avoid leaks.
- Freeze baked pockets up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
