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Cheap Pizza Calzones A Budget Friendly Favorite

Cheap Pizza Calzones A Budget Friendly Favorite

These Cheap Pizza Calzones A Budget Friendly Favorite deliver exactly what busy families need. They cost a fraction of takeout prices and are endlessly customizable, making them perfect for using up leftovers. Each calzone is filled with cheese, sauce, and your choice of toppings, baked until golden brown and crispy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 calzones servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Divide your pizza dough into four equal portions and roll each into a circle about 6-7 inches across.
  3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edge.
  4. Sprinkle cheese generously over the sauce and add pepperoni or other fillings on top.
  5. Fold the empty half over the filled half, press the edges together firmly, and crimp with a fork to seal.
  6. Transfer each calzone to the prepared baking sheet, cut two small slits in the top, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese if using.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

These calzones can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.