Cheesy Broccoli Pockets - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 jarred roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bread dough, thawed
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375 drgrees.
Grease 2 baking sheets.
Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well.
In a medium skillet, heat oil over low heat.
add garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
Add broccoli; cook stirring until moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine broccoli mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted peppers, oregano, salt ans pepper; mix well.
On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 8 pieces; roll out each piece to form a 6-inch circle.
(for easy shaping, dust hands with flour before forming dough into rounds. Then, roll out each round with a rolling pin.) Spoon an equal amount of broccoli mixture in the center of each circle.
Fold dough over filling to form a half circlr.
Press edges with a fork to seal; prick a few holes in pocket.
Place pockets on prepared baking sheets.
Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
Serve Immediately.
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