Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets

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A hearty twist on classic stuffed pita pockets. Combining Classico® tomato sauce, Johnsonville® sausage, and lots of cheese to give you a quick and delicious dinner!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 pockets

Ingredients

  • 4 pita bread rounds

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage (such as Johnsonville®)

  • 1 (15 ounce) jar four-cheese pasta sauce (such as Classico®)

  • ¼ cup minced onion

  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

  • 1 ½ cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.

  3. Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in skillet until completely browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain meatballs on a plate lined with paper towel.

  5. Stir pasta sauce, onion, and cream cheese together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring regularly until onion is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

  6. Transfer meatballs to a large mixing bowl; add 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture and mozzarella cheese. Mix until the meatballs are coated in sauce and cheese.

  7. Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.

  8. Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

  9. Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the pita bread. The actual amount of the bread consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

645 Calories
38g Fat
44g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 645
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1991mg 87%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 328mg 25%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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