Ingredients for 8 servings:
- 1 Jar of pizza sauce (you will only use half of the jar and I really prefer Classico's brand)
- 2 containers of refrigerated pizza dough (like Pillsbury, I use store brand)
- 1 lb. deli ham (I used store brand packaged honey ham, thinly sliced)
- 1 package of hard salami (I used pre-packaged, pre-sliced and only used 8 slices)
- 1 package of pepperoni (I again used pre-packaged, and pre-sliced)
- 4 slices of provolone cheese (I prefer the smoked)
- 1/2-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted (I always use real butter, unsalted)
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley (fresh or dried, use what you have)
Roll out 1 roll of pizza dough on a non-stick cutting board or lightly floured surface to approximately a 9x12 rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, divide into 4 equal portions. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each portion. Add 3 slices of ham, 1 slice of salami, and 4-5 pieces of pepperoni. Top with 1/2 slice of provolone, shredded mozzarella, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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| This is what you should have after the first steps are completed. |
Next you will carefully fold the calzone in half and use a fork to close the edges. Place on a baking dish (I prefer stoneware so I do not have to add any extra oil for to prevent sticking). Do this with the remaining 3 calzones and repeat with the second batch of pizza dough (unless of course, you only need 4 servings).
After all are done, and placed on baking dish, combine melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. With a baster, brush the tops of each calzone lightly. Using a paring knife, cut a small slit in the top of each calzone to promote even cooking.
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| Prior to basting the tops, this is what you should have. Clearly, I used too much sauce! :) |
Bake in preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes (ovens vary!) until golden brown. Place on cooling rack and let stand for 5-10 minutes prior to serving as they will be too hot to eat immediately. Great as they are or dipped in additional pizza sauce or, as my kids love them, in ranch dressing.
Like I said, super easy and these are all things we usually have on hand.
Additional hints:
*Don't have pizza sauce, substitute with spaghetti sauce.
*We often bake these in advance and reheat in the oven in the morning for the kids' lunchboxes. We wrap in aluminum foil and then place them in insulated thermos' to keep them warm.
*Substitutions can be made with your preferred meats, cheeses and sauces (we often make it with ranch dressing, shredded cheddar with chicken and bacon, or Roma tomatoes).
*For a flakier crust, you can substitute the Pillsbury Crescent dough sheets that are not perforated.
*We usually serve this with a side salad or even homemade potato chips.
Blessings from above, and have a wonderful day.
Genuinely,
Jennifer ♥
