Calzone
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
853 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Calzone
Description
The Calzone recipe starts with dividing pizza dough into portions, rolling each into an oval, and layering one half with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and a combination of Canadian bacon, pepperoni, and cooked sausage. The dough is folded over and sealed by pinching and crimping its edges, then brushed with a butter mixture flavored with garlic powder and parsley. Slits cut into the top allow steam to escape during baking at 425°F until golden. This process ensures a golden crust with a soft, melted cheese interior and rich cured meats providing flavor and texture contrast.
The calzone can be served as a main dish or hand-held meal, offering a filling combination of meat and cheese enclosed in bread. It is suitable for lunch or dinner, and leftovers can be reheated without losing much of the fresh-baked quality.
This recipe can be customized with various fillings, including vegetable or Hawaiian styles, adjusting ingredients like pineapple, peppers, or mushrooms. The butter and garlic brush on top adds a subtle aromatic finish to the crust. Allowing the calzones to cool slightly before slicing helps the filling set and prevents dripping.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade, about 2 lbs
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Canadian bacon diced, or ham
- ½ cup pepperoni
- ½ cup sausage cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a sheet pan with cookie spray and set aside.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 pieces. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into balls and then roll into ¼ inch thick ovals.
- Spoon pizza sauce onto one side of the oval. Top with cheese, canadian bacon, pepperoni and sausage. Fold dough in half; dampen seams with water and pinch together then crimp edges all around. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- In a small bowl combine butter, garlic powder and parsley. Brush the tops of the calzones with mixture. Using a serrated knife, slit the tops of the calzones in 2 to 3 spots to create steam vents.
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven and baking 15-17 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes before cutting open.
Notes
- Try different fillings such as Supreme with veggies and olives, Hawaiian with pineapple (drained), or BBQ chicken variations.
- Let calzones cool for 5 minutes before cutting to avoid hot filling spills.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 853 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 853kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 2631mg | 110% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1337IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 611mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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