Pepperoni Calzone

Name: Pepperoni Calzone
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pepperoni; 1/2 cup pasta sauce with meat; 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Indulge in a homemade pepperoni calzone, a blend of melty cheese and zesty pepperoni wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Serve this classic Italian-inspired favorite with a side of zesty marinara sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup pasta sauce with meat
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pepperoni, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle; top each with a scant 1/3 cup pepperoni mixture. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 calzone: 540 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1573mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.

This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. —Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

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