Calzones recipe

This calzones recipe brings the classic pizza experience into a warm, handheld version that’s easy to make at home. The golden crust holds a mix of Italian sausage, pepperoni, cheese, and sauce that melts together perfectly as it bakes. You can prepare your own dough for a soft and fresh crust or use store-bought dough when you want to save time. It’s a cozy meal that works for dinner, parties, or even a fun weekend cooking project with family.

Why this recipe works

• Homemade dough: Preparing the dough from scratch gives the calzones a soft texture and adds a fresh, bakery-style quality to each bite.
• Rich filling: The mix of sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese blends into a flavorful filling that tastes just like your favorite pizzeria.
• Simple to make: The steps are easy to follow, and the ingredients are common, so anyone can make this recipe without stress.
• Endless options: You can swap or add ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or extra cheese to make each calzone your own.
• Crowd pleaser: Calzones are fun to assemble, great for sharing, and always a hit whether served for dinner or at a gathering.

Serving suggestions

• Dinner idea: Serve these calzones with garlic bread or breadsticks and a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
• Lunch option: Reheat leftover calzones in the oven or air fryer for a quick and satisfying midday meal.
• Party food: Slice calzones into halves or quarters and serve with dipping sauces for an easy-to-grab appetizer.
• Weekend meal: Pair them with a fresh salad and a drink for a relaxed weekend dinner everyone can enjoy.
• Freezer meal: Make extra calzones, freeze them, and reheat later for a quick and filling meal anytime you need it.

Calzones recipe

Save Recipe Recipe Saved

Print Recipe

Calzones recipe with homemade dough, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese baked to golden perfection for an easy Italian-style dinner everyone loves.

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units USM Scale 1x2x3x

Dough-

• 1 package yeast
• 1 cup water (warm)
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups flour

Filling-

• 1 can sliced mushrooms (drained)
• 1 green pepper (diced)
• 2 slices of onion (diced)
• 1 jar pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1lb Italian sausage (cooked)
• 1 small package sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• butter (melted, for brushing)

 

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. To make the dough- dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water. In a large bowl mix sugar, oil, salt, and flour.
2. Add water/yeast mixture and mix together until smooth. Knead well and cover and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
3. While the dough is resting. In a separate bowl mix mushrooms, green pepper, Italian sausage, onion, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, and pepperoni.
4. Split the dough in half and roll out each half on a floured surface into a 10” circle. Place 1-2 cups of sauce in the center of each circle of dough. Top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Fold over and crimp shut. Place calzones on a greased cookie sheet.
   Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
6. After 15 minutes into the baking remove from the oven and brush lightly with melted butter. Return calzones to the oven and allow them to finish cooking.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 1275
• Sugar: 19.3 g
• Sodium: 2767.4 mg
• Fat: 47.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 167 g
• Protein: 44.2 g
• Cholesterol: 77 mg