Take your favorite frozen snack to the next level with this Deep Dish Hot Pocket Pizza recipe! By using store-bought Hot Pockets as the base, you can transform a quick and easy meal into a cheesy, saucy, and indulgent deep-dish experience.
This Deep Dish Hot Pocket Pizza recipe is the ultimate way to take a frozen classic and turn it into something truly crave-worthy. With minimal effort and maximum cheesy goodness, it’s a fun and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or a creative twist on pizza night!
Now truth be told, I’m not a huge “hot pockets” fan! However, I am a huge deep dish pizza fan. So when I saw a video on social media spotlighting this recipe for an easy deep dish pizza, I knew I had to try my hand at it and see if it could really be done using frozen hot pockets.
I was shocked and pleasantly surprised by how well this turned out. I realize it isn’t the healthiest meal. While I wouldn’t recommend making this daily, I do think it’s a fun addition to a monthly meal plan and one I know your kids, big and small, will love. (Because trust me…the “big” kids at this Nest LOVE this dish!)
Ingredients to Gather
- 8 individual pepperoni “hot pockets” thawed – you can substitute with cheese or meatball hot pockets.
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1–14 ounce jar pizza sauce
- 24 slices of pepperoni
- 1/2 pound cooked sausage, Italian or regular
- 1–8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
How to Make Hot Pock Deep Dish Pizza
Step-by-step Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°(F). You will need an 8×10 inch deep dish pizza pan.
TIP: If you don’t want to spend money on a deep-pan pizza dish, you can use a disposable aluminum foil serving dish, or, like me, go to your local thrift store and find a pan! Just be sure it is at least 2.5 inches deep!
Lightly grease the bottom of your pizza pan. On the bottom of the pan, sprinkle about ½ cup of grated mozzarella cheese. This will help create a crispy cheesy bottom for your pizza.
What makes this recipe unique is the hot pocket crust. Think of those “hot pockets” as an easy deep dish crust without all the work…plus it’s stuffed! Such a simple, easy “shortcut”.
Lay 6–8 pepperoni thawed hot pockets side-by-side on the bottom of the pan, on top of the cheese. My pan was a bit smaller than 8×10, so I could only fit 6 hot pockets on the bottom of my pan. Which will still give me 12 individual squares of pizza.
Next layer, the pizza sauce! Pour the jar of pizza sauce over the top of the hot pockets. Using a silicone spatula, spread evenly.
The fourth layer is the half-pound cooked and drained sausage. You can use breakfast sausage or, if you like a little more spice, use Italian sausage.
Top with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, save ½ cup to sprinkle on top at the end.
Place 2–3 slices of pepperoni on top of each of the hot pockets. If you like more, you can certainly add more, just remember there is also pepperoni inside of the hot pockets!
How about some more cheese? Sounds like a good idea to me!
Begin with the fresh mozzarella by tearing it into small pieces and placing them over the top of the pizza. Then sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
Finishing Touches
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
Baking Instructions
Place in 450°(F) preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Lightly golden brown on top.
Slide the pizza onto a cutting board. Cut into 12 individual squares.
TIP: The pizza can be cut in the deep dish pan and served directly from the pan.
Look at that cheese pull friends! Isn’t it amazing? Layers of cheesy goodness.
Whether served as a quick weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing party snack, or a treat for movie night, this Deep Dish Hot Pocket Pizza recipe delivers on both flavor and convenience.
Each bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes, from the crunchy crust to the gooey cheese and savory toppings. I love all the layers in this simple, easy dish! Truly drool-worthy!
Other Family Dinner Favorites
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
- Chicken Rice Casserole
- Easy Stuffed Pork Chops
- Chicken Bubble Biscuit Bake
- Country Hamburger Skillet Dinner
- Chicken Fajitas from Diary of a Real Housewife
Hope you this easy deep-dish pizza recipe next time you’re looking for a quick guilty pleasure meal! Please come back again soon!
Happy Nesting,
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Deep Dish Hot Pocket Pizza
Ingredients
- 8 individual Pepperoni Hot Pockets, thawed
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, grated
- 1 14 ounce jar Pizza Sauce
- 1 8 ounce ball Fresh mozzarella, Broken into pieces
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Pound Italian Sausage, Browned and set aside
- 24 slices pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°(F). Spray a 8×10-inch-deep-dish pizza pan. Sprinkle with ½ cup grated mozzarella. Lay thawed hot pockets side by side in the pan.
- Pour pizza sauce over the top of the hot pockets and spread evenly with a silicone spatula. Sprinkle browned sausage over the top of the sauce.
- Top with 1½ cups of grated mozzarella cheese, covering as much of the top of the hot pockets as possible. Place two-three slices of pepperoni on top of each covered hot pocket and place the fresh mozzarella clumps all over the top of the pepperoni. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. Bake in preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly brown on top. Cut into 12 individual squares.
Notes
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Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!