Description
Delightful hand-held pockets filled with mozzarella and pepperoni, these Mini Pepperoni Calzones are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Oregano (optional)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on one half of each circle.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano, if desired.
- Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges by crimping them with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place a baking stone in your oven during preheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg