Easy Cheesy Calzone
Craving a crowd-pleasing comfort food that's both quick and satisfying? This Easy Cheesy Calzone is a golden-baked pocket of cheesy perfection, loaded with a rich blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, with the option to add pepperoni for a smoky twist. Wrapped in soft pizza dough and brushed with egg for a glossy finish, this 35-minute recipe is packed with classic Italian flavors enhanced by marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this homemade calzone is served warm with extra marinara for dipping—and will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices (optional)
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 whole Egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for rolling dough)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle or circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well to create the filling.
Spoon the cheese filling onto one half of the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges.
If desired, layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese filling.
Carefully fold the other half of the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press the edges together, then roll and crimp the dough to seal tightly.
Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the beaten egg over the top of the calzone to create a golden, shiny crust.
Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 small slits on top of the calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1714 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 686 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
