Italian Hero Calzones

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Delicious Italian Hero Calzone Recipe

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons cornmeal
	1/4 cup snipped sun-dried tomato packed in oil
	3 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey or 3 ounces pepperoni , chopped
	1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
	3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
	2 packages pizza dough ( refrigerated or frozen )
	parmesan cheese ( finely shredded or grated )
	cayenne pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

468

Sugar

Fat

12g

Italian Hero Calzones bring the flavors of your favorite Italian deli sandwich to your dinner table in hand-held form. These delicious calzones are loaded with deli meat and cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and pitted olives, all wrapped up in pizza dough and baked. It's a quick and easy way to satisfy your cravings for a hot and gooey sandwich or a slice of pizza while bringing a new twist on traditional flavors to the table. Try this recipe today for a satisfying meal that's full of flavor and easy to make.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 425°F and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornmeal over a large baking sheet.
2.	In a bowl, combine the snipped sun-dried tomatoes, smoked turkey or chopped pepperoni, chopped olives, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
3.	Take out the pizza dough packages and roll each out on a floured work surface into a 14-inch circle.
4.	Spoon the mixture on half of each circle of pizza dough, leaving 1/2 inch of border.
5.	Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to make a crescent shape, then press the edges to seal.
6.	Brush each calzone with oil and sprinkle with the remaining cornmeal, grated parmesan cheese, and cayenne pepper.
7.	Bake the calzones for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

PROS

Italian Hero Calzones are a great way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite Italian sandwich in a hand-held, easy-to-eat calzone.

These savory, cheesy pastries are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a munchie when friends gather.

Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is also customizable depending on your tastes.

CONS

While Italian Hero Calzones are not overly unhealthy, they are high in calories and fat due to the cheese and cured meats.

They are also very filling, so it’s best to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite their high calorie and fat content, Italian Hero Calzones do provide some nutritional benefits.
Tomatoes and olives are both high in antioxidants and vitamin C, while turkey and pepperoni are good sources of protein and iron.
Enjoyed occasionally as part of a balanced diet, these calzones can be a satisfying and flavorful meal.