Description
Homemade Calzone is a flavorful, handheld meal packed with melty cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables, all wrapped in golden-brown pizza dough. Perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep, this easy calzone recipe delivers all the classic pizza flavors in a crispy, cheesy pocket. Serve it with marinara for the ultimate dipping experience.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
1/2 cup cooked vegetables (mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers)
1/4 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 1/4-inch thick circle.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add pepperoni and vegetables if using.
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Spoon mixture onto one half of the dough, leaving a border.
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Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon; press and crimp edges with a fork.
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Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with more garlic powder or oregano.
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Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
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Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
For a veggie version, skip the meat and load up with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers.
You can make mini calzones for appetizers or kids.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days; reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
Freeze unbaked calzones for later and bake directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
