Easy Homemade Calzones
A versatile dish that is perfect for a quick meal on the go. From the crispy outer crust to the gooey cheese and flavorful fillings, this recipe quickly became a favorite in our household.
Equipment
- baking sheet pan
- Nonstick skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH
- homemade pizza dough recipe, about 6-8 calzones or 2 packages of store-bought pizza dough depending on how much calzone you want to make.
FOR THE FILLING
- 6 Baby Bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, deseed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 package of pepperoni, about 6 oz.
- 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, more for topping
FOR THE EGG WASH
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
Instructions
- PIZZA DOUGH: You can get the recipe for my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe or use a store-bought dough. See notes.
- FILLING: Saute the veggies. Heat a nonstick skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender. Season with salt, ground pepper, and Italian seasoning, then stir to combine. Remove from the heat, transfer in a bowl, then set aside to cool.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and use an 8"-10" inch cutter or saucepan lid to cut the dough (this allows you to have an even size calzones).
- Next, layer the slices of pepperoni, ricotta cheese, sauteed veggies, and a combination of shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese on one half of the dough.
- Dab water around the edges to seal well. Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings and crimp the edges to seal the calzone. Make a few slits on the top to allow the steam to escape during baking.
- BAKE: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top. Bake the calzone in a preheated 400ºF for about 18-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Notes
If you use a store-bought pizza dough, it weighs about one pound. You'll have an estimated 3-4 calzones if you roll them in 8"-10" rounds (give or take).
The thinner you roll the pizza dough the crispier it'll get. Roll it to your desired thickness and shape. You can also use a fork to crimp the edges of your calzones.