Description
These Pepperoni and Cheese Calzones are a delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Stuffed with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful marinara sauce, these homemade calzones are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- flour (for dusting)
Filling:
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch circle.
- Add filling: Spoon marinara sauce onto one half of each dough circle. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Fold dough over the filling, press to seal, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Bake: Transfer calzones to the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg, optionally drizzle with olive oil, and cut a slit on top of each. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.
Notes
- Add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Calzones can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
