Description
Savor the delightful taste of Pepperoni and Cheese Calzones, where crispy, golden dough encases a gooey blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and flavorful pepperoni. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these calzones are easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fillings. Enjoy them hot with marinara sauce for dipping, making every bite an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- On one half of each dough circle, layer pepperoni, dollops of ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the other half over the filling and seal the edges by pressing down or crimping with a fork.
- Brush each calzone with olive oil and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg