Ranch-y Spin on Homemade Hot Pockets | Recipe Drop | Food52

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"Here is my recipe for a favorite early 2000's school snack (or late night meal); ranchy pizza pockets with homemade marinara. I use store-bought pizza dough and ranch powder to make them as quick and easy as possible, and serve both ranch and marinara on the side for dipping." — Nea

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Making the Marinara Sauce
03:13 - Making the Ranch Butter
03:54 - Rolling & Cutting the Dough
05:30 - Filling the Pockets
09:23 - Assembly Tricks
10:30 - Making a Side of Ranch
11:07 - Plating
13:12 - Tasting!

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[gboi]

🎶Am I fragrent? Is there a possibly that I'm freguent?🎶

[ErinWalker-jevw]

Love this and the presentation. You did good.

[susankilpatrick]

Looks SO good!
Please invite Cesar over to try one!

[Paperista]

How is this different from a Calzone? (I don't think ranch seasoning is "traditional")

[familyc]

With the runny sauce, I am afraid the crust will get soggy if they are not served right out from the oven, let alone to pack up in a lunchbox for the next day—just my two cent.