Cheap Pizza Calzones 🍕 😋

Cheap Pizza Calzones🍕😋

Ingredients:

1 pound store-bought pizza dough (or homemade if preferred)

1 cup pizza sauce

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup pepperoni slices or any toppings of choice (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a small circle (about 6 inches in diameter).

Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Add a generous handful of shredded mozzarella and your favorite toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.).

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together and crimp with a fork to seal.

Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.

Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 320 kcal per calzone | Servings: 4 calzones

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2024/10/4 Edited to

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