Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets Recipe

These Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets are a flavorful and satisfying meal. Loaded with creamy melted cheese, savory sausage, and aromatic spices, these pita pockets are the ultimate comfort food. They can be served as a quick lunch or a light dinner and are perfect for picnics or packed lunches. With a preparation time of just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy these delicious pita pockets any time of the day.

Ingredients

• 4 large pita breads
• 1 lb (450 g) sausage, casing removed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
4. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet along with the dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
6. Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets.
7. Divide the sausage mixture evenly among the pita pockets, spreading it evenly inside each one.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
9. Divide the cheese mixture equally among the pita pockets, sprinkling it on top of the sausage mixture.
10. Place the filled pita pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
13. Garnish the pita pockets with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced green bell pepper, sliced red onion, and sliced pepperoni.
14. Serve warm and enjoy!

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