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Easy Mini Calzones

With this easy mini calzone recipe, you can make delicious and cheesy homemade calzones in under 30 minutes.
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Servings 6 mini calzones

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough I used store-bought. You can also use store-bought french bread dough. The calzones will have a fluffier texture, but less of a pizza dough taste.
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or homemade sauce
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese part skim
  • 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil optional
  • 3/4 cup mini pepperoni or other ingredients like peppers, sausage, onions, etc
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Make the ricotta mixture by combining the ricotta cheese, Italian blend cheese, garlic powder, marjoram, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
    8 oz ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp marjoram, 1/4 tsp salt
  • Preheat your oven to 350 F
  • Roll out your pizza dough as large as possible without creating any holes. Using a 6” round circle cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 6 equal circles or pieces by hand.
    1 pizza dough
    • You can use a small plate to trace the circles
  • Add a little bit of sauce to the center of the circles, followed by a couple of small spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture, then shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and toppings.
    1 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, 3/4 cup mini pepperoni
  • Fold over each calzone, and use a fork to crimp the edges to properly seal them. Add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Create an egg wash by mixing together an egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Then spread the mixture over the top using a pastry brush.
    1 egg
  • Bake the calzones for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.