Kids Calzones
Turn dinner into a fun and flavorful experience with these easy-to-make Kids Calzones! Perfect for little hands and big appetites, these handheld delights are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, and customizable fillings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or crumbled sausage. Made with store-bought pizza dough for ultimate convenience, they're a quick, 35-minute solution to busy weeknights or playful lunchboxes. Sealed with a crispy, golden crust and served with extra pizza sauce for dipping, these kid-friendly calzones deliver all the pizza-inspired excitement in a portable, mess-free package. Perfect for picky eaters, they’re a delicious way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup bell peppers (diced, optional)
- 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Using a round cutter or a bowl around 6 inches in diameter, cut out circles from the dough. Gather and re-roll dough scraps as needed to make about 6-8 circles.
Place 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce in the center of each circle, spreading slightly but leaving a border around the edges.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add your preferred fillings, such as a few slices of pepperoni, diced bell peppers, or crumbled sausage. Be careful not to overfill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
Brush the edges of each dough circle with the egg wash. Carefully fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
Press the edges together firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal completely.
Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash for a golden crust.
Using a small knife, cut a few small slits on top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and puffed up.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.2 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 8465 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.0 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 151.4 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1873 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2752 mg | 59% | |
*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.
