Homemade calzones are an Italian favorite and today we are sharing 21 EASY Calzone recipes you are sure to love! If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe, look no further!
What is a Calzone?
Calzones are an Italian oven-baked FOLDED pizza made with pizza dough and sometimes baked with an egg wash for shiny, golden brown crusts.
Calzones can often include other ingredients that are normally associated with your favorite pizza toppings, such as:
- mozzarella cheese
- parmesan cheese
- ricotta cheese
- tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- italian seasoning
- bell peppers
- pepperoni slices (or any of your favorite meats)
- fresh basil
- mushrooms
- red pepper flakes
- more!
The main difference between a pizza and a calzone is that a pizza is served on flat open pizza crust, while a calzone is a folded, closed, stuffed pizza pocket similar to hot pockets.
They are a fun way to to enjoy the flavor of your favorite pizza in a hand held bundle of joy! In other words, each easy calzone recipe is a fun twist on pizza night!
Can I Use Store-Bought Dough as Calzone Dough?
The best part about making Italian calzones is that you don’t have to make homemade pizza dough! If you have a favorite pizza dough recipe, feel free to make your own pizza dough, however store-bought pizza dough you find at the grocery stores works just as well! We told you this was easy! Just roll out the dough, place your favorite toppings in the center of the dough, fold dough and bake! You’ll be eating some cheesy calzones in no time.
Above all, get creative and have some fun!
Which of these delicious calzone recipes are you most excited to try first?
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