Homemade Calzones #homemade #calzone

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and still creamy.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is leaner, while salami is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese.

Sprinkle flour on the countertop to prevent sticking.

Roll out the pizza dough to make it thinner using a rolling pin.

Cut the rolled dough into squares using a floured knife, size depending on preference.

Set the cut squares aside and roll out any remaining dough.

Spread out the dough to maximize surface area for filling.

Place pepperonis on one side of the dough square.

Add a heaping handful of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperonis.

Roll the dough over the filling and pinch the ends to seal it tightly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Repeat the filling and sealing process for additional calzones.

Slice small slits in the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.

Place the calzones in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°F (204°C).

Remove the calzones from the oven and serve with pizza sauce.

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