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High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets

High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets

These High Protein Pizza Hot Pockets offer a delicious, protein-packed handheld snack or meal that combines lean meat, fresh veggies, and melted cheese inside a whole wheat crust. Perfect for quick lunches, post-workout refueling, or family dinners, they are easy to prepare, portable, and customizable to your dietary preferences.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hot pockets 1x

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, enough to roll out into a large rectangle

Filling

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Egg Wash

  • 1 beaten egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Cook the lean ground chicken or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Add chopped bell peppers, spinach, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and cook until heated through and flavors meld.
  2. Roll Out Dough and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the whole wheat pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. Slice into 4×4 inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
  3. Assemble the Hot Pockets: Place a generous spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough square. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Fold the dough over to form a triangle or rectangle pocket and seal the edges tightly by pressing with a fork.
  4. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pocket with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, shiny crust when baked.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill pockets to prevent bursting during baking.
  • Use cold dough for easier handling and less stickiness.
  • Customize cheese by combining mozzarella with parmesan or cheddar for richer flavor.
  • Let hot pockets cool for 5 minutes before eating to avoid burning from hot filling.
  • Prepare double batch filling ahead to save time in future cooking sessions.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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