Description
Mini Calzones are the ultimate bite-sized treats bursting with gooey cheese, savory Italian sausage, and colorful veggies all wrapped in golden, flaky dough. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy dinners at home, these delightful calzones are quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with these flavorful pockets of joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup bell peppers (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into circles (approximately 6 inches wide).
- Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each circle, then top with mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, and diced bell peppers.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Brush the tops lightly with olive oil before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg