Description
Golden and cheesy, Classic Pepperoni Calzones are the ultimate comfort food that everyone adores. Perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or casual get-togethers, these calzones offer a delightful twist on traditional pizza. Stuffed with a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, paired with spicy pepperoni and zesty tomato sauce, they create an irresistible flavor experience. The best part? They can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Make extra for a quick meal later in the week – these calzones are freezer-friendly too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a baking sheet inside to heat up.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into an 8-inch circle.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- On one half of each dough circle, spread pizza sauce and place the cheese mixture on top.
- Add pepperoni slices over the filling.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal edges by crimping with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and cut small slits for steam release.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg