PIZZA CALZONES

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This is a very easy way to make calzones. I really liked her tip of using parchment paper and cornmeal to spread the dough. Get creative and use different fillings your family enjoys, but her suggestions are really good. The garlic butter is really good on the dough and sprinkling the oregano and red pepper flakes is the perfect...

Provided by Kathy Cromer

Categories     Pizza

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 slice pepperoni
1 c onion, diced
1 c banana pepper rings
2 pkg (11 oz each) refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 1/2 c marinara sauce
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c butter, melted
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp yellow corn meal

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • 2. Place butter in a microwave bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt. Microwave until butter is melted.
  • 3. Spray 15x10-inch baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with corn meal.
  • 4. Unroll pizza dough onto parchment paper and cut each can of dough into 3 wide strips. Spread marinara sauce lengthwise down center of dough to within 1/2 inch of each short edge.
  • 5. Layer pepperoni (4 slices each) evenly on top of sauce. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pepperoni. Add onions and pepper rings.
  • 6. Pull up each long edge over filling and pinch edges together to seal. Pinch short ends together to seal.
  • 7. Brush with butter and garlic salt mixture and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • 8. Bake 18-20 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • 9. Heat remaining marinara sauce in covered container in microwave until hot. Serve sauce for dipping calzones if desired.

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