Easy Homemade Calzone
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
548 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Homemade Calzone
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Calzone, this is a quick and easy recipe that is basically a pizza stuffed with fresh tomatoes, pancetta, veggies and mozzarella cheese. Delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 ready made pizza dough (store bought, bakery or homemade)
- ½ cup pancetta or bacon or even pepperoni (optional) (cubed or chopped)
- ½ bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 15 grape or cherry tomatoes halved (or you can use canned peeled san marzano tomatoes)
- ½ teaspoon basil or 5-6 fresh basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon oregano (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt (divided) (or to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ¾ cup firm mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 450°F (250° C). Lightly grease with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil a 10 inch/26cm pizza pan or baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl combine, the halved tomatoes, half the spices - (basil, oregano, salt) and one tablespoon of olive oil, mix together. Set aside.
- In a medium pan add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, the pancetta or bacon, mushrooms, pepper and the remaining half spices cook on medium heat uncovered until golden.
- Place the rolled out pizza dough on the prepared pan, top with in the following order, pancetta mixture or pepperoni slices, tomato mixture (spread both evenly on 1/2 the pizza dough), and the shredded mozzarella on top.
- Gently fold the other half of the pizza dough to cover the mixture filled side and crimp the edges (wet finger tips to help dough stick), so that none of the filling escapes. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden, let sit 5 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pancetta could be substituted with Italian sausage, bacon, pepperoni or you can leave it out and substitute with another vegetable such as onion, fresh spinach. You could even use grilled vegetables. Or add some olives, artichokes or even baby arugula leaves.
- You could substitute the mozzarella cheese or use half and half with provolone, gouda, fontina or even parmesan cheese.
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated, it will keep for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can re-heat it in the oven or in the microwave. Be sure not to leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours.
- The calzone can also be frozen, wrap in foil then place in a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours then reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1358mg
(57%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
19.4mg
(22%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1358mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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