Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones: Easy and Fun Family Meal Idea
A delightful recipe for Jack-O’-Lantern calzones that combines fun with deliciousness, perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut into circles.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Place the filling on one half of the dough circle.
- Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush with egg wash and cut small slits to create jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Jack-O’-Lantern, Calzones, Family Meal, Easy Recipe