Touchdown Calzones
Deliciously stuffed Touchdown Calzones packed with savory Italian meats, melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce, perfect for game day or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over half the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives, bell pepper, and red onion over the sauce.
- Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder on top of the fillings.
- Fold the dough over the fillings to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly and seal with a fork.
- Brush the top of the calzone with beaten egg for a golden crust.
- Cut a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Place the calzone on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining marinara sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking or serve with a side of garlic butter dipping sauce.