pizza calzones
This is the way we make pizza calzones at the school cafeteria I work at, and we sell out every time we make them! The pre-made dough we get at school is round. That is the only difference between me making them at home. I know from school lunches that my kids would love these, but it was a treat for my DH and he gave it 2 thumbs up. No leftovers! I want to add that the calzones are very big and filling. There are endless possibilities for what you can stuff the calzones with. Sausage, green peppers, or anything you like on your pizza would be good.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These pizza calzones are a fun, quick recipe for any day of the week. Using already made sauce and dough makes this a cinch to make. Shape the dough however you'd like; we had a little fun and shaped it into a U. They're filled with sauce, pepperoni, and veggies for a pop of flavor. But you can get creative with the fillings and use what your family enjoys. Garlic butter and a sprinkle of oregano and red pepper flakes is a tasty final touch. These are an easy dinner or they can be sliced for an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons yellow corn meal
- 2 packages refrigerated pizza crust dough (11 oz each)
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup banana pepper rings
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
How To Make pizza calzones
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place butter in a microwave bowl. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Microwave until butter is melted. -
Step 2Spray 15x10-inch baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with corn meal.
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Step 3Unroll pizza dough onto parchment paper and cut each can of dough into 3 wide strips.
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Step 4Spread marinara sauce lengthwise down center of dough to within 1/2 inch of each short edge.
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Step 5Layer pepperoni (4 slices each) evenly on top of sauce.
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Step 6Sprinkle cheese evenly over pepperoni. Add onions and pepper rings.
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Step 7Pull up each long edge over filling and pinch edges together to seal. Pinch short ends together to seal.
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Step 8Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with butter and garlic salt mixture.
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Step 9Sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
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Step 10Bake for 18-20 minutes or until deep golden brown.
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Step 11Heat the remaining marinara sauce in a covered container in the microwave until hot.
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Step 12Serve sauce for dipping calzones, if desired.
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