Deluxe Pepperoni Mac Calzone Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place foil or parchment paper on a large baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. Unroll the loaf on the cookie sheet. Cut it into 4 rectangles. Spread 2 Tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom half of each rectangle. Leave a little border of dough on the bottom and sides so you'll have room to seal all the goodness inside. Place a heaping 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Layer 10 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Fold the top of the dough over the filling on the bottom half, pressing the edges to seal. Seal the edges again with a fork. If stuff is leaking out, it's OK. Cut three slits in each calzone, to let the steam escape. Brush the tops with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds or Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving with the additional (warm) marinara sauce for dipping.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pepperoni, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle; top each with a scant 1/3 cup pepperoni mixture. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Position the oven rack in the lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a 10-inch circle. Cover and let rest while making the filling.
• In a medium bowl, combine the spinach tomatoes, ricotta, scallions, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper, and salt.
• Spoon the mixture over half of the dough circle to within 1/2-inch of the edge.
• Fold the dough over the filling to close, crimping the edges to seal.
• With a large spatula, transfer the calzone to a baking sheet or to a baking stone in the oven.
• Sprinkle the top with the mozzarella.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust browns.
• Cut in half.
• Heat the tomato sauce and serve with the calzone.