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Cheesy Broccoli Pockets
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
These make a nice lunch or snack. If you have leftover fresh broccoli, chop enough to make 2 cups and use instead of frozen broccoli in this recipe.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 drgrees.
2. Grease 2 baking sheets.
3. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well.
4. In a medium skillet, heat oil over low heat.
5. add garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add broccoli; cook stirring until moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
8. In a medium bowl, combine broccoli mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted peppers, oregano, salt ans pepper; mix well.
9. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 8 pieces; roll out each piece to form a 6-inch circle.
10. (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.
11. Fold dough over filling to form a half circlr.
12. Press edges with a fork to seal; prick a few holes in pocket.
13. Place pockets on prepared baking sheets.
14. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
15. Serve Immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com