Calzones With Pillsbury Pizza Crust Food

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Unroll one pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet; shape into a 14x11-in. rectangle. Spread half of the ricotta cheese lengthwise on half of the dough to within 1 in. of the edges. , Sprinkle with half of the pepperoni, ham and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining crust and filling ingredients. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Cut into slices. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

EASY PIZZA CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• Unroll the pizza dough onto a large cookie sheet.
• Press the dough out so that it is about the same thickness all around and so that it covers the cookie sheet.
• Cut into 4 equal size rectangles.
• In a bowl, mix sauce, cheese, and toppings.
• Spoon equal amounts of toppings into the middle the rectangles.
• Lightly spread out the sauce mixture.
• Fold one corner so that it meets with the opposite corner.
• Crimp the edges so that the calzones seal.
• Mix olive oil and parmesan cheese mix.
• Brush with olive oil and parmesan cheese mixture.
• Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve hot or freeze for later.

BRAIDED CALZONE PIZZA WITH PILLSBURY PIZZA DOUGH THAT KIDS LOVE TO MAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Open the Pillsbury Dough Pizza can and roll out the dough in a rectangle on a cutting board. Make sure to pinch together any holes and work the dough so it's an even thickness all over.
• Spread an even amount of pizza sauce down the middle of the dough. Make sure to leave about 3 inches on each side without sauce.
• Lay salami and pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.
• Sprinkle cheese blend over the meat.
• Make horizontal cuts 1"-2" apart down each side.
• Fold the strips in toward the center one at a time, alternating each side while you fold.
• Put the calzone on the baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until the crust is slightly brown.

CALZONES IN A PINCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease.
• Combine ground beef mixture, chicken, tomato, mushrooms, and ripe olives in a bowl. Stir spaghetti sauce into ground beef mixture. Lightly mix mozzarella, sharp Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses into the filling.
• Place a pie crust flat onto a work surface; spread with half the cream cheese, leaving an edge about 1/2-inch deep without cream cheese. Spoon half the filling over cream cheese. Fold the crust over the filling to make a large half moon-shaped calzone; press the edges together with a fork. Cut several slits in the top of the calzone to vent steam. Repeat with second crust and remaining filling. Place calzones onto a baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling is hot, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle tops with Italian seasoning; return to oven and bake until crusts are lightly golden brown, about 5 more minutes. Let calzones stand for 5 minutes before cutting into servings.

LOADED CALZONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, the pepperoni and basil. Set aside.
• Unroll dough. Cut dough in half crosswise; cut each section in half lengthwise. On cookie sheet, press or roll each dough portion into 7x5-inch rectangle. Spoon sausage mixture and cheese on one side of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Heat remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce; serve with warm calzones.

PIZZA CALZONE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 12-inch pizza pan. Unroll 1 can of dough; placing in greased pan. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to edge of pan. Layer pepperoni, mushrooms, olives and provolone cheese over dough.
• Unroll remaining can of dough. Press out dough on work surface to form 12-inch round. Fold dough in half; place over provolone cheese and unfold. Press outside edges to seal. Cut several slits in top crust for steam to escape. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Cut pizza into wedges; serve with warm pizza sauce.