Best Weeknight Calzones Recipes

QUICK AND EASY CALZONES RECIPE

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Our quick and easy calzones recipe is a kid-friendly dinner that you can make in no time at all.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
½ cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
24 slices of pepperoni
1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1½ Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll out the pizza crust, and cut it into 6 equal-sized squares.
In the middle of each square, place a portion of the marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and 4 pepperoni slices.
Fold the dough over into a triangle, and use a fork to press along the edges of the triangle to seal it closed.
Place Calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each Calzone with butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 872 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK PEPPERONI CALZONES

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This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. -Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup pasta sauce with meat
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pepperoni, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle; top each with a scant 1/3 cup pepperoni mixture. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.