EASY CALZONE RECIPE

 

Who doesn't love a calzone?  I don't know why I don't make these more often.  If you make the dough ahead of time, these can be thrown together in no time.  If you  have a bread machine, the process is even easier.  

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning 
  • Pizza sauce, for dipping


CALZONE FILLING IDEAS

  • pepperoni
  • ground Italian sausage , cooked
  • Canadian bacon
  • cooked shredded chicken
  • black olives
  • sliced mushrooms
  • bell pepper , chopped
  • chopped onion
  • fresh jalapeño pepper

DIRECTIONS


  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Divide pizza dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion Roll each into a flat disk, about ¼ inch thick. Add about ¼ cup of toppings to one side, including a generous sprinkle of cheese. Fold the other half of dough over the toppings and seal the edges together. 
  • Place calzones on a large piece of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to make a small slit on top of each calzone (for steam to escape while baking). Lightly brush tops of calzones with beaten egg, then sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Transfer calzones (on the parchment paper) to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with warmed pizza sauce or Marinara sauce for dipping. Or try other dipping sauces like white garlic sauce, ranch, Alfredo, or BBQ sauce.



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EASY CALZONE






INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning 
  • Pizza sauce, for dipping

CALZONE FILLING IDEAS

  • pepperoni
  • ground Italian sausage , cooked
  • Canadian bacon
  • cooked shredded chicken
  • black olives
  • sliced mushrooms
  • bell pepper , chopped
  • chopped onion
  • fresh jalapeño pepper

DIRECTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Divide pizza dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion Roll each into a flat disk, about ¼ inch thick. Add about ¼ cup of toppings to one side, including a generous sprinkle of cheese. Fold the other half of dough over the toppings and seal the edges together. 
    3. Place calzones on a large piece of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to make a small slit on top of each calzone (for steam to escape while baking). Lightly brush tops of calzones with beaten egg, then sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
    4. Transfer calzones (on the parchment paper) to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
    5. Serve with warmed pizza sauce or Marinara sauce for dipping. Or try other dipping sauces like white garlic sauce, ranch, Alfredo, or BBQ sauce.