Personal size pockets of pizza goodness packaged up in a kid friendly way are a sure crowd pleaser. Easy calzones make for a quick weeknight dinner.
What exactly are calzones?
Calzones originated in Naples, Italy in the 18th century. The Italian word calzone translates to trouser, which was thought to describe the shape of the pizza once folded and stuffed. Fresh dough is shaped into a pocket which then filled with the stuffings of your choice. The sky’s the limit when deciding what type of fillings to use. Let your imagination run wild and never get bored with the endless options.
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Here are some filling options. . .
- Cheese
- Margherita
- Pepperoni
- Ham and cheese
- Chicken bacon ranch
- Ham and pineapple
- Spinach and ricotta
Calzone ingredients
- 1 (13.8oz) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (5oz) package of mini pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Quick calzone hack
Use refrigerated pizza crust. I like this one.
How to make easy calzones?
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Roll out dough and cut into 6 equal pieces.Layer in marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni (or the filling of your choice).Fold over dough and press edges together with a fork.Place calzones on a greased baking sheet.Brush melted butter over the top of the calzones.Sprinkle Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Easy Calzones
Ingredients
- 1 13.8 ounce refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 5oz package of mini pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out dough and cut into 6 equal pieces.
- Layer in marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni (or the filling of your choice).
- Fold over dough and press edges together with a fork.
- Place calzones on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush melted butter over the top of the calzones.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
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