Kids Calzones

Turn dinner into a fun and flavorful experience with these easy-to-make Kids Calzones! Perfect for little hands and big appetites, these handheld delights are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, and customizable fillings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or crumbled sausage. Made with store-bought pizza dough for ultimate convenience, they're a quick, 35-minute solution to busy weeknights or playful lunchboxes. Sealed with a crispy, golden crust and served with extra pizza sauce for dipping, these kid-friendly calzones deliver all the pizza-inspired excitement in a portable, mess-free package. Perfect for picky eaters, they’re a delicious way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup bell peppers (diced, optional)
• 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle approximately 1/4-inch thick.

Step 3

Using a round cutter or a bowl around 6 inches in diameter, cut out circles from the dough. Gather and re-roll dough scraps as needed to make about 6-8 circles.

Step 4

Place 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce in the center of each circle, spreading slightly but leaving a border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 6

Add your preferred fillings, such as a few slices of pepperoni, diced bell peppers, or crumbled sausage. Be careful not to overfill.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.

Step 8

Brush the edges of each dough circle with the egg wash. Carefully fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

Step 9

Press the edges together firmly, then crimp with a fork to seal completely.

Step 10

Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash for a golden crust.

Step 11

Using a small knife, cut a few small slits on top of each calzone to allow steam to escape.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and puffed up.

Step 13

Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3009.3

Total Fat 156.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 567.1mg	0%
Sodium 8464.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 1872.7mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 2751.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 32.9%