Super Calzone
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate Italian-American comfort food with this “Super Calzone” recipe! Bursting with a cheesy trifecta of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, these golden, hand-held delights are stuffed with a savory medley of pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, and tender baby spinach. The flaky pizza dough is folded into a perfect half-moon, brushed with an egg wash for a beautifully crisp crust, and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, each bite is a symphony of bold and classic flavors. Serve these homemade calzones warm with a side of zesty pizza sauce for dipping and watch them disappear at any dinner table or game night! Perfect for a family meal or entertaining guests, this easy calzone recipe is your go-to for hearty, crowd-pleasing comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a circle about 8 inches in diameter.
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edge.
Top the cheese mixture with a few slices of pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, and spinach.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch and crimp the edges tightly to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush this over the tops of the calzones to give them a golden finish.
Using a sharp knife, cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with pizza sauce on the side for dipping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 83.5 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2749 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1087 mg | 23% | |
*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.
