Easy Pizza Calzones

Get ready to transform pizza night with these Easy Pizza Calzones—a fun, handheld twist on a classic favorite! Made with convenient store-bought pizza dough and filled with all the gooey goodness of mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, black olives, and mushrooms, these calzones come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Sealed to golden perfection with a flavorful egg wash and a sprinkle of oregano, basil, and garlic powder, these baked delights boast a crisp outer crust and a melty, savory filling. Perfect for a quick family dinner, game day snack, or even a make-ahead lunch option, these calzones are easy to customize and utterly delicious. Serve them fresh out of the oven with a side of warm pizza sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
• 0.5 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 1/8 inch thick.

Step 3

Using a knife or pizza cutter, divide the dough into 4 equal squares.

Step 4

Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto one-half of each square, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese onto the sauce of each square.

Step 6

Add your desired fillings, such as 2 tablespoons of pepperoni slices, 1 tablespoon of sliced black olives, and 1 tablespoon of sliced mushrooms per square.

Step 7

Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling to create a triangle shape. Press the edges together firmly, then seal by crimping with a fork.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the tops of the calzones.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tops of the calzones with dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder for added flavor.

Step 10

Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.

Step 11

Allow the calzones to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them hot, dipped in extra pizza sauce if desired!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	956.5 grams (956.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2358

Total Fat 108.40g	139%
Saturated Fat 39.50g	198%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 427mg	142%
Sodium 6526mg	284%
Total Carbohydrate 255.30g	93%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 99.30g	199%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1019mg	78%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 1689mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 42.7%