Italian Delight 🍕➡️🥟 Homemade Calzones Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is leaner and lower in calories.

Prepare pizza dough and let it rise according to recipe instructions.

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese.

Add pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the cheese mixture; season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a large bowl or a pizza cutter.

Spoon the cheese and filling mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border.

Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil or beaten egg.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.

Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.

Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with olive oil and make small slits for steam to escape.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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