Spooky Calzone Snake
Unleash your Halloween spirit with this eerie and delicious Spooky Calzone Snake! Perfect for any festive gathering or family dinner, this creative recipe blends classic calzone flavors with a creepy twist. Filled with a savory mixture of mozzarella, ricotta, Italian sausage, and bell peppers, this snake-inspired creation is as flavorful as it is eye-catching. Rolled and shaped to resemble a coiled serpent, it’s brushed with an optional green-tinted egg wash for a spooky glow, sprinkled with sesame seeds for scaly texture, and finished with black olive eyes and a pepperoni tongue for maximum Halloween charm. Ready in under an hour and serving six, this Halloween calzone is not just a dish—it’s a delicious centerpiece. Don't forget to slice into this edible masterpiece and serve it with marinara sauce for a frightfully fun meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Cooked Italian sausage
- 1 cup Diced bell peppers
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 2 pieces Black olives
- 2 slices Sliced pepperoni
- 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
- 1 optional Green food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella, ricotta, cooked Italian sausage, and diced bell peppers. Set this filling mixture aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, about 12x16 inches.
Spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Spoon the cheese and sausage filling in a long line about 2-3 inches from one edge of the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log, enclosing the filling completely.
Shape the dough log into a coiled snake-form on the baking sheet, leaving one end pointed for the snake’s tail and the other end shaped into a rounded head.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire snake with the egg wash to give it a golden brown finish as it bakes.
If desired, mix a few drops of green food coloring into the egg wash for added spooky effect and brush it on for a green tinge.
Sprinkle sesame seeds along the surface of the snake to give the appearance of scales.
Cut the pepperoni slices in half and arrange them on the head as the snake's red forked tongue. Place the black olives as eyes to complete the look.
Bake the calzone snake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Let the calzone cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Spooky Calzone Snake as a Halloween centerpiece!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.2 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.1 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 696 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 6102 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 165.6 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2807 mg | 216% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1702 mg | 36% | |
*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.
