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Spicy Calzones
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Calzones

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 calzones
Calories: 818 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dough
  • 2 pizza dough rolls, 13.8 oz
Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved or grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 T. parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • salt pinch
  • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables drained and sliced, hot mix, brand Mezzetta
  • 1/2 cup Pepper rings drained, mild, brand Mezzetta
  • 1/2 cup garlic olives drained and halved, brand Mezzetta
  • 3/4 cup pepperoni sliced
Olive Oil
  • 4 T. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degree. Have a baking sheet on hand to place the prepared calzones on.
Olive Oil
  1. hours to overnight before serving the calzones, add olive oil and garlic to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. This will infuse the olive oil.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, add in the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, 1 tsp. of garlic (I used the pieces out of my infused olive oil), black pepper, and salt. Stir with a spatula until combined.
  2. Roll out the pre-packaged pizza dough and give it a roll. Make sure it’s thin enough to be able to add two 7 -inch circles in it. Place a 7 inch round pan, I used a spring form pan, on one half of the dough and cut around it with a pizza cutter.
  3. Using a basting brush, brush the side of the dough facing up with the infused olive oil.
  4. On one half of the dough, add about 1/3 – 1/2 cup cheese filling, 1 T. hot mix, 4-5 olives and pepper rings, and a layer of pepperoni.
  5. Stretch the other half slightly to assure that it will cover the mound of filling. Be sure to not go overboard on the filling or the stretching.
  6. Roll the opened edges and press them with a fork or a spoon if you want scalloped edges.
  7. Brush on more infused olive oil on the outside of the calzone. Place on the baking sheet and prepare the rest of the calzones.
  8. Place in the oven for 17-19 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven. Serve with marinara or ranch.

Nutrition Information

Calories 818kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 1993mg (83%) Potassium 132mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 536mg (54%) Iron 6.1mg (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 calzones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 818

% Daily Value*

Calories 818kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 98g 33%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 1993mg 83%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 536mg 54%
Iron 6.1mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.