Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of homemade calzones, where a crispy golden crust envelopes a rich filling of melted cheese and savory ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful pockets are easy to customize and sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting game night or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these calzones promise to be a hit. Get ready to savor each bite of cheesy perfection!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup assorted fillings (veggies, meats, or leftover roast chicken)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on one half of each dough round, then layer with ricotta, mozzarella, and desired fillings.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and pinch edges tightly to seal.
- Place calzones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg