Touchdown Calzones
Delicious Touchdown Calzones packed with savory meats, melted cheese, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for game day or a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough (16 oz)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Layer mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper, olives, and onion over the sauce.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the filling.
- Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the calzone crust for a golden finish.
- Cut small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake calzone on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, brush the calzone with garlic butter immediately after baking.