Breakfast Pizza Pockets
For a fun twist on your mornings, try these Breakfast Pizza Pockets! Sausage, eggs, and cheese are wrapped inside a flaky pizza dough ball; the whole thing is brushed with garlic butter and then baked until golden brown. It's a real treat!
Servings: 12
Calories: 374kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Silicone Spatula
- Immersion Blender
- Pizza Cutter Wheel
- Pastry Brush
- Sauce Bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground chicken sausage
- 6 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 count large eggs
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garlic Butter Glaze
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the ground sausage on medium-high heat until done, using a spatula to create small crumbles. Drain any oil and set aside.
- Sauté the frozen spinach in that same skillet until soft, seasoning with ½ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the black pepper using an immersion blender.
- Pour into a greased skillet and slowly scramble on low heat. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400℉.
- Roll one can of pizza dough out into a thin rectangle on a parchment paper-covered surface. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces.Repeat with the remaining can of dough to create 12 pieces of dough.
- Add a spoonful of sausage, spinach, and eggs to the middle of one piece. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Fold the dough over to completely cover the toppings. Pinch the edges to seal, then flip the pocket over. Repeat to make 12 total pizza pockets and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Mix together the garlic butter ingredients in a sauce bowl.
- Brush each pizza pocket with a little of the garlic butter, reserving the rest for later.
- Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until golden brown. Brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter.
- Serve with sausage gravy, salsa, or sriracha to dip. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Instructions:
These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat using a toaster oven or air fryer for the best texture!
Freezing Instructions:
To freeze, let the pizza pockets cool completely before adding to a parchment-lined pan. Freeze for about an hour until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to enjoy, reheat from frozen in a toaster oven or air fryer. Wrap with aluminum foil to avoid burning the outside.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2043IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg