Pizza Pockets

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We really enjoyed these pizza pockets and they were surprisingly simple to make. I altered the recipe just slightly:

I omitted arugula because I didn't have any, but I added 1/3 cup chopped onion and cooked it down with the sausage. I used fat-free cream cheese as well. I didn't egg wash the edges of the pockets nor did I crimp them with a fork. I just pinched them with my fingers...not the prettiest, but it still tasted fantastic! I also sprinkled a little Italian seasoning on each pocket before baking. They cooked right at 15 minutes, and they were a dark golden brown. The end result was very yummy. My husband raved about it. I'd love to serve this when nieces and nephews come over.

The recipe filling is very flexible. I might add spinach sometime, maybe some finely chopped pepperoni some other time, or maybe some chopped olives...the possibilities are endless.

Wonderful. Thanks Giada!

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The kitchen is my least favorite room in the house, but I wanted to make something homemade for dinner. Not only were they easy to make, my boyfriend ate SIX pieces for dinner! When we were done, he looked at me and said, "My mom needs this recipe." That is a HUGE compliment because his mother is an excellent cook. Thank you Giada! I'm going to try more of your recipes.

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Quick, easy, crowd pleaser. This is a great recipe to get the kids involved in. Mine love making the edges "pretty" or "painting" the egg wash on them. The first time I followed recipe exactly. The next time, I made a vegetarian version with zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach for my daughter. Another time I cut back the cream cheese and added ricotta cheese to it. Mmmm! Now that I've got it down, I stuff the pockets with different ingredients so each person can have their favorite filling! (Just mark the outside so you know which pocket has what filling. I'm not sure if I'm overstuffing them or what, but I end up with extra dough every time. I just cut the extra dough into strips and make Paula Deen's parmesan bread twists with them to accompany the pockets.

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These pizza appetizers were delicious. I will make these with my grandaughter she will love these. Hats off to my favorite chef. Everything Giada makes is delicious.

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These are very tasty. I would call them mini-calzones because thats kinda like what they are. The sausage plus cream cheese was a nice combo but this is a very versatile recipe....you could put in pepperoni or veggies (red peppers and basil and it would still taste great.

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OMG! Thank you Giada for this delicious recipe. I didn't have turkey sausage but I did have ground chicken. It was easy and great. My kids loved it. We will be making more......

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I've made this recipe a number of times using both the turkey sausage and regular Italian sausage. The Italian sausage does provide a bit more flavor but either way these pockets were amazing. Everyone (including my husband who can easily polish off half the lot by himself loves the pizza pockets. Two thumbs up for one of my favorite Food Nework stars.

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These were a hit. I used spicy Italian sausage and it was GREAT. I will make these again and again. Probably use chicken next time to make a healthier version. YUM YUM YUM

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I was VERY hesistant to make these - I don't really like cream cheese and I didn't think I would like turkey sausage versus the real stuff. What a pleasant surprise. I only made minor changes - I added a bit of pizza sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella on the inside. I think it would have been overwhelmly cream cheesy otherwise. But WOW - what an awesome recipe! I can't wait to make it again and twist it up with some new ingredients. Thanks!

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These were simple and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and wouldn't change a thing. Definitely going in my recipe book.. = Thanks, Giada!