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Calzone Recipes

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These homemade calzones offer a delightful twist on traditional pizza, wrapping rich, melted cheese and savory fillings inside a soft, golden-brown crust. The dough is easy to handle, allowing you to customize each pocket with your favorite ingredients like spinach, ham, or mushrooms. Baked until crisp and bubbly, they provide a comforting, handheld meal that is both satisfying and delicious. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these calzones bring the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. Serve them warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet impressive dish that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 547.5
Description
These homemade calzones offer a delightful twist on traditional pizza, wrapping rich, melted cheese and savory fillings inside a soft, golden-brown crust. The dough is easy to handle, allowing you to customize each pocket with your favorite ingredients like spinach, ham, or mushrooms. Baked until crisp and bubbly, they provide a comforting, handheld meal that is both satisfying and delicious. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these calzones bring the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. Serve them warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavors. It&# 226;€™s a simple yet impressive dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 1 Egg,
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425ðF (220ðC) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2
    Unroll the pizza dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  3. 3
    Cut the dough into squares, depending on the desired size of the calzones.
  4. 4
    Prepare your filling by combining cooked sausage, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mushrooms in a skillet, or mix spinach, ham, Swiss cheese, and green onions in a bowl.
  5. 5
    Divide the filling evenly among the dough squares, placing it on one half of each square.
  6. 6
    Brush the edges of the dough with water, then fold the empty half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  7. 7
    Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal the calzones, ensuring no filling leaks out.
  8. 8
    Place the sealed calzones on the prepared baking sheet and prick the tops with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  9. 9
    Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush the mixture over the tops of the calzones.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  11. 11
    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and crispy.
  12. 12
    Let the calzones stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
  13. 13
    Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 547.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1225.0mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g36%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 20.0g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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