Best 11 Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets Recipes

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Calling all food lovers, especially those with a penchant for cheesy, savory, and portable snacks! Embark on a culinary journey as we venture into the realm of "cheesy sausage pita pockets" – a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're planning a casual get-together, a fun-filled picnic, or simply looking for a quick and satisfying lunch, these cheesy sausage pita pockets are sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS



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Chicken sausage comes in many flavors, so I try different ones when I make pitas with fresh basil and veggies, inspired by the Greek gyro. -Christina Price, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
Optional: Sliced tomato and plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add remaining oil to pan. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in basil, sausage and mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve in pitas. If desired, add tomato and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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!

Provided by Faith N

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.
  • Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.
  • Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1991.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

SAUSAGE BREAKFAST POCKETS



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A satisfying breakfast doesn't get much quicker and easier. Just grab one of these cheesy, sausage-stuffed rolls, and you'll be on your way. -Cheri Harrison, Cairo, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sausage, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and parsley., Unroll crescent dough and separate into four rectangles; seal perforations. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Place 3 tablespoons sausage mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring four corners of dough over filling and twist; pinch to seal., Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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!

Provided by Faith N

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.
  • Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.
  • Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1991.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHEESY SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS



Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets image

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!

Provided by Faith N

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.
  • Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.
  • Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1991.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

BREAKFAST PITA POCKETS



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A good substitute for the plain old omelet. You can use a variety of ingredients; however, I like the all meat version. Serve with salsa and ketchup!

Provided by SJKANG

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bacon
2 links pork sausage
2 slices Canadian-style bacon
3 eggs, beaten
1 pita bread, cut in half

Steps:

  • Place bacon, sausage, and Canadian-style bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Fry until evenly brown; drain. Crumble bacon, and chop sausage.
  • Mix eggs into the skillet, and scramble with the bacon and sausage until no longer runny.
  • Place pita bread in a microwave, and heat on High about 30 seconds, until warm. Spoon the egg mixture into the pita bread halves, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 331 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 993.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

GREEK SAUSAGE PITAS



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I nicknamed my sandwich "Thor's Pita" because it's lightening fast and robust. The ingredient amounts don't really matter. Use more or less depending on what you have. -Teresa Aleksandrov, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
1 cup plain yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links or other sausage links of your choice, casings removed
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
Additional minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap pita breads in foil; warm in oven while preparing toppings., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles., To assemble, spoon sausage over pitas. Top with cucumber, tomato and yogurt mixture; sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREAKFAST EGG & SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS - HEAT-N-GO!



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These tasty pockets can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just pop in the microwave and enjoy a hot breakfast in a minute. Great for kids and adults on the go. You can also customize the recipe to add your favorite ingredients (ideas: bacon, mushrooms, spinach, Swiss cheese, etc.).

Provided by FoodDramaGirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 12 pockets, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 eggs (large)
10 ounces cheddar cheese soup (1 can)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb sausage (Jimmy Dean Regular, ground)
1/4 cup onion (or green onion, chopped fine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 pita bread (halves)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, soup, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat skillet to med-high and saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add sausage to skillet. Brown sausage with onion, turning meat often so it is small crumbles.
  • Drain grease off.
  • Add scramble egg mixture to the sausage mixture and scramble, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Mix in cheese.
  • Fill pita pockets with mixture and stand in a pan.
  • Wrap filled pockets in wax paper and place in gallon size freezer bags.
  • Freeze.
  • To serve, take a frozen pocket out of the freezer. Take off wax paper. Place pocket on a plate. Cover with paper towel and microwave for 60-90 seconds. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 196.4, Sodium 610, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 13.9

CHEESY SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS



Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets image

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!

Provided by Faith N

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.
  • Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.
  • Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1991.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHEESY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PITA POCKET



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Make and share this Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Pita Pocket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate the Magnificent

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4m

Yield 1 pita pocket half, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 whole grain pita, pocket half
1/4 cup fresh spinach
2 baby portabella mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the spinach with your hands and then squeeze the water out of it about 5 times, hard.
  • 2. Dry the spinach even more in a paper towel by squeezing the juice out.
  • 3. Chop the portobello mushrooms, starting at the top of the dome, slicing down to the bottom of the stub. Slice each one into about 8 or 9 thin slices.
  • 4. Push about 1/3 of the spinach into the bottom of the pita pocket with about a third of the mushrooms and half the walnuts; and then top that with most of the cheese, pushing down to make room for the rest.
  • 5. Put the rest of the spinach, walnuts, and mushrooms in the pocket and then the rest of the cheese.
  • 6. Microwave on high for about 20 seconds.
  • 7. Pour the olive oil into a medium hot skillet and rub one half the pocket in the oil, and flip it so that the oiled part is on the top.
  • 8. Fry the pocket for 30 seconds to a minute on each side.2.

CHEESY PITA POCKETS



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Make and share this Cheesy Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chesska

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pita bread
1/4 large cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprout

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mash together cream and Cheddar cheeses, shredded carrot and pepper until blended.
  • Cut top quarter of each pita and tuck inside bottom of pita. Spread half of the cheese mixture inside each; fill with cucumber and sprouts.
  • (Pita pockets can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated or stored in cooler pack for up to 24 hours.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 400, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.6

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product will be. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, high-quality sausage, and a good quality pita bread.
  • Don't overcrowd the pita pockets: If you try to fit too much filling into the pita pockets, they will become difficult to close and eat. Be moderate with the amount of filling you add.
  • Cook the pita pockets until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the pita pockets are cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
  • Serve the pita pockets with your favorite dipping sauce: A simple marinara sauce or ranch dressing can really enhance the flavor of the pita pockets.

Conclusion:

Cheesy sausage pita pockets are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover sausage. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy sausage pita pockets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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