🥟 Calzone Pockets – Cheesy, Savory, Handheld Goodness
A calzone is basically a folded pizza—crispy on the outside, stuffed with cheese, meat, and veggies on the inside. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack!
🧾 Ingredients
- Pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional, creamy filling)
- Fillings of choice:
- Pepperoni, cooked sausage, or ham
- Sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the dough
- Roll out pizza dough into circles (~6–8 inches)
2. Fill
- Spoon cheese and fillings onto one half of each circle
- Don’t overfill to avoid leakage
3. Fold & seal
- Fold dough over to create a half-moon shape
- Press edges with a fork to seal
4. Brush & bake
- Brush tops with beaten egg for golden crust
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 min until golden
5. Serve
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping
🔥 Tips
- Pre-cook any raw meat to avoid soggy calzones
- Add a pinch of Italian herbs (oregano, basil) to the filling for extra flavor
- Freeze unbaked calzones for a quick meal later
🍽️ Variations
- Meat lovers: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon
- Veggie: Spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or jalapeños
- Cheesy overload: Mix mozzarella, ricotta, and cheddar
If you want, I can give you a quick 20-minute calzone recipe or a cheesy stuffed pizza pocket with a secret creamy sauce 😋
