Touchdown Calzones
Deliciously stuffed calzones packed with savory meats, cheese, and fresh veggies, perfect for game day or any casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 10-inch diameter circles.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edge.
- Layer with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, cooked sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper, olives, and onions.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press edges firmly to seal.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and cut a few small slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a crispier crust, brush the calzones with garlic butter before baking or add sliced mushrooms inside for extra veggies.