Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade calzones with this easy recipe that’s perfect for any meal. These stuffed pizza pockets are filled with savory turkey pepperoni, melty cheeses, and a rich pizza sauce, all enveloped in warm, golden dough. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or gatherings, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste. You can easily swap ingredients to include your favorite veggies or proteins. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly for those busy days when you need a quick meal solution. Gather your family and enjoy crafting these delightful calzones together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup turkey slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a circle about 1/4" thick.
- On one half of each circle, spread pizza sauce, then layer ricotta cheese, turkey pepperoni, turkey slices, and top with mozzarella.
- Leave edges clean for sealing. Fold over the filling and crimp edges tightly.
- Place on the baking sheet, cut small vents on top, brush with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg