Calzone
Calzones are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy golden crust with melty cheese and savory fillings that create a flavor explosion in each bite. Perfect for cozy family dinners or sharing with friends during game nights, this easy calzone recipe is customizable to satisfy any craving. Get ready to whip up these delightful pockets of joy that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup favorite fillings (pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms, etc.)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your dough: If using homemade dough, knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes), then let it rise for 30 minutes covered with a towel.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into circles about 6 inches wide.
- Generously layer fillings on one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges firmly with a fork.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg