Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Pesto Broccoli Pockets

Ok, this is a completely original Leigh Anne creation. I was walking through the grocery store inventing this one as I went. It turned out really good, and the whole family enjoys it! You could probably add chicken to it to make it non-vegetarian if you desired! My measurements are all pretty vague, because I don't measure much anymore. So, good luck! :o)

1 roll Pillsbury Pizza Crust
Frozen Broccoli pieces (cooked)
Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Pesto
1 Recipe White Sauce (following recipe) OR bottled alfredo sauce

Roll out the pizza dough. Cut into four equal pieces. (Ok, to be honest, I cut into three pieces and make them a little larger, so whatever you desire or works for your family is fine!) Start with one piece of dough. Brush each side of dough with olive oil. Place on baking sheet. On half of the piece of dough layer ricotta cheese, a spoonful of pesto, and some cooked broccoli. Drizzle with desired amount of white sauce and top with shredded cheese. Make sure to leave room on the sides. Fold the other half of the dough over your layers and pinch the sides closed. Stab a few holes in the top of the dough. Continue with the rest of the pieces of dough.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. Eat and enjoy!

White Sauce: (Not my own creation!)

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk (I use skim and it works great!)
1/2 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Melt butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour and milk. Continue stirring until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. I also add garlic, oregano, and italian seasoning to this sauce to give it more taste! Add in the seasonings after you add the milk if you desire to add them!