Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones: Easy and Fun for Family Feasts
Celebrate the fall season with these fun and festive Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones that are perfect for family feasts. These charming calzones are not only delicious but also a great way to get the kids involved in cooking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into circles, about 5-6 inches in diameter.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Place a generous spoonful of the filling on one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over and press the edges to seal, crimping with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Using a knife, gently cut out face shapes to create a Jack-O’-Lantern look.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- To make it more fun, let the kids decorate their own calzones.
- You can use different fillings like vegetables or different cheeses based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg