Easy Calzones
Transform your pizza night with these irresistible Easy Calzones, a quick and delicious dinner option packed with your favorite Italian flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these customizable calzones feature tender pizza dough stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, seasoned Italian sausage, and vibrant bell peppers, all enhanced with a dash of Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan, these golden-brown pockets bake to crispy perfection in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering, serve these homemade calzones with warm marinara sauce for dipping, and enjoy a fun, handheld twist on classic pizza. Ideal for families or anyone craving comfort food, these calzones are as easy as they are satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni
- 0.5 cup Cooked Italian sausage
- 0.5 cup Chopped bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a circle about 8 inches in diameter on a lightly floured surface.
Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each calzone. Then, add a combination of your preferred fillings, such as pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, or chopped bell peppers.
Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and garlic powder over the toppings for extra flavor.
Carefully fold the empty half of each dough circle over the fillings, creating a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together and crimp with a fork to seal.
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Using a sharp knife, make 2 small slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.2 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 6009 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 131.8 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1873 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
