Touchdown Calzones
Touchdown Calzones are savory Italian turnovers filled with seasoned meats, gooey cheese, and fresh veggies, perfect for game day or any casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough (about 16 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- In a bowl, mix the mozzarella, ricotta, cooked sausage, pepperoni, green bell pepper, red onion, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over one half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
- Evenly spoon the filling mixture over the sauce.
- Fold the dough over to cover the filling and pinch the edges firmly to seal the calzone.
- Transfer the calzone to the prepared baking sheet.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the top of the calzone for a golden finish.
- Cut a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the calzone is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining marinara sauce.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the filling or serve with a side of hot sauce.