Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade calzones! Bursting with gooey cheese and savory fillings, each golden-brown pocket offers a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, these calzones are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your cravings. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a delicious experience that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup filling of your choice (pepperoni, veggies, cooked sausage)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, chosen filling, and Italian seasoning.
- Cut the dough into circles (about 6 inches in diameter). Place two tablespoons of filling on one half of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling, crimping edges tightly with a fork to seal.
- Brush each calzone lightly with olive oil for a golden crust.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg