What if we told you that you could make amazing calzones at home with no mess required? This family-friendly sheet-pan calzone recipe starts with pre-made pizza dough and whatever toppings you like best. Roll the dough into the sheet pan, assemble the calzone, pop it in the oven, and 40 minutes later, dinner is served. No pizza stone or messy counter tops necessary.
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
2 lb pizza dough (905 g), rolled out, divided
1 cup marinara sauce (260 g)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g)
Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded parmesan cheese
pepperoni
sausage, cooked
bell pepper, sliced
mushroom, sliced
black olive, sliced
ham, chopped
pineapple, sliced
olive oil, for brushing
1 teaspoon salt
Nutrition Info
Calories 426
Fat 15g
Carbs 54g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 3g
Protein 15g
How to Make It
1. Step
Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray and lay out half of the pizza dough on the pan, stretching it to make sure the dough reaches the edges.
2. Step
Pour the marinara sauce over the dough and spread evenly with a spoon, leaving about an inch (2 cm) at the edges.
3. Step
Top evenly with the mozzarella.
4. Step
On the first vertical quarter of the pan, sprinkle the cheddar and Parmesan.
5. Step
On the second quarter, add the pepperoni and sausage.
6. Step
In the third quarter, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives.
7. Step
On the last quarter, add the ham and pineapple.
8. Step
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
9. Step
Place the remaining dough over the topped pizza. Fold the bottom edge of dough over the top edge and pinch to seal the edges.
10. Step
Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
11. Step
Use a paring knife to cut 2 vents on top of the pizza.