Quick to Fix Cheese Calzone
Indulge in the cheesy, time-saving magic of this Quick to Fix Cheese Calzone—a hearty, Italian-inspired dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Featuring a trio of creamy cheeses—mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan—blended with Italian seasoning and wrapped in convenient store-bought pizza dough, this calzone delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 35 minutes. With its golden, flaky crust and gooey, savory filling, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside warm marinara sauce for effortless dipping and an extra burst of flavor. Perfectly portioned to serve four, this easy calzone recipe combines quick preparation with unbeatable taste, making it a go-to option for pizza night or a satisfying snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dust your work surface with the all-purpose flour and roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until fully mixed.
Spread the cheese mixture onto one half of the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border along the edge.
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together, then crimp with a fork to seal.
Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of the calzone with olive oil to help it brown.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown and the crust is fully cooked.
Remove the calzone from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan or microwave, and serve it alongside the calzone for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*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.
