Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones: Festive Family Fun in Every Bite

Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones are customizable pizza pockets that bring festive family fun with gooey mozzarella and a golden-brown crust.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 3

Total Time 51

Servings: 8 calzones

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Calzone Dough

1 package Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade

For the Filling

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Stretchy texture; cheddar can be used for bolder flavor
1 cup Pizza Sauce Can substitute with marinara
1 cup Toppings (e.g., pepperoni, vegetables) Customize to taste

For the Egg Wash

1 large Egg Can be omitted for vegan version

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Rolling Pin
Round cutter or glass
Fork
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out your pizza dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into 6 to 8 circles.
Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into half of the dough circles.
Spread pizza sauce on the uncarved dough circles and layer with mozzarella and toppings.
Place the carved dough circles on top of the filled ones and seal edges firmly.
Whisk an egg and lightly brush it over the tops of each calzone.
Bake calzones on the prepared baking sheet for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Let calzones cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1calzoneCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle cornmeal on the lined baking sheet before placing the calzones. Pair with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

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