Delicious Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones for Family Fun Night

Craft these festive Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones for a delightful and customizable Halloween family meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 3

Total Time 51

Servings: 4 calzones

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 batch Pizza Dough Store-bought is an easy alternative if you're short on time.

For the Filling

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can swap with cheddar for a sharper flavor.
1 cup Pizza Sauce Marinara or pesto can also be used for a twist.
1 cup Preferred Toppings (optional) Customization with toppings like pepperoni or veggies.

For the Finish

1 large Egg For egg wash; can use milk for a vegan option.

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Pizza Cutter
Knife
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out your pizza dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into 6 to 8 circles.
Carve faces into half of the dough circles to create Jack-O’-Lantern faces.
On uncarved circles, spoon in pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, and add preferred toppings.
Place face-cut dough over filled circles, pressing edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
Brush the tops of each calzone with egg wash for a shiny finish.
Bake calzones in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Let calzones cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1calzoneCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling calzones to prevent bursting. You can also prep in advance and store in the fridge for up to 4 hours before baking.

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