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Cheese Pita Pocket

Don't want to turn on your oven or stove today? This cheese pita pocket recipe is a delicious option that is made in the microwave. Top pita with your favorite veggies.

• 3 ingredients
• 10 minutes
• 1 Servings

Ingredients

1 pita
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Place one pita round on a plate.
2. Spread 1/4 cup of feta cheese inside the pita pocket.
3. If desired, sprinkle chopped vegetables over the cheese.
4. Layer two slices of cheese on top of the vegetables.
5. Microwave on high for 35-45 seconds, or until the cheese melts and the pita is warm.
6. Carefully remove from the microwave and enjoy!

Notes

Choose a good quality pita bread that is soft and pliable, and not too thin or too thick. You can use either white or whole wheat pita bread.

To prevent the pita pockets from becoming soggy, make sure that the filling is not too wet or juicy.

You can use a variety of cheeses for the filling, such as feta, cheddar, mozzarella or goat cheese, depending on your preference. You can also mix different cheeses together for added flavor.

Add some chopped vegetables or herbs to the filling, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, or parsley, to give it more texture and flavor.

To make the pita pockets more filling, you can add some protein-rich ingredients such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to the filling.

If you're making the pita pockets in advance, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
To prevent them from drying out, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

To reheat the pita pockets, wrap them in foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350┬░F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

You can also serve the pita pockets cold or at room temperature, depending on your preference.

To add more flavor to the pita pockets, you can brush the inside of the pita with olive oil or garlic butter before adding the filling.

Cut the pita pockets in half or quarters for easy serving and handling.

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