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easy calzone recipe
Easy Calzone Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
This Easy Calzones Recipe will take your favorite pizza and wrap it into something super tasty and impressive! Making calzones has never been so simple!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: calzone, dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 500 kcal
  • 1 pkg refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1-2 cups sauce - marinara Alfredo, BBQ etc.
  • 1-2 cups cheese - mozzarella cheddar, pepper jack etc.
  • 1 -2 cups toppings - pepperoni sausage, bacon, pineapple, bell peppers, olives, onions etc.
  • 3 tbsp. melted butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp. dried basil
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Roll out pizza dough on a baking sheet.
  2. In the center of the dough, spread sauce,  cheese, then desired toppings.
  3. Cut 1″ strips all the way down each long side of dough from the edge of the filling to the outer edge of the dough to weave with.
  4. "Braid" the bread by starting with the strips in each top corner, laying them over the filling and criss crossing over each other. Continue braiding and tuck the last braid under when you get to the end.
  5. Brush the braided dough with melted butter, then bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. (Some dough will take longer or should be baked at a higher temperature. Please check your the directions on your pizza dough for temperature and cook times.)
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil flakes, cut diagonally and ENJOY!

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Recipe Notes

All ingredients (except pizza dough) are approx. measurements. You can use as much or as little as you'd like!

Nutrition Facts
Easy Calzone Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.