Easy Cheesy Calzone Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
18 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated classic pizza crust dough
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  2. Line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the egg, ricotta, mozzarella, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan.
  4. Stir in the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of the garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
  5. Unroll the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press it into a rectangle.
  6. Spread the cheese filling over the bottom half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  7. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  8. Cut 3 small slits across the top of the dough.
  9. Stir the remaining garlic powder into the melted butter.
  10. Brush the garlic butter over the top of the calzone.
  11. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
  12. Bake the calzone for 18 to 22 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the bottom is golden when you lift a corner with a spatula.
  13. Remove the calzone from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  14. Slice and serve the calzone alongside the warm marinara for dipping.