Easy Pizza Pockets (a.k.a. Calzones)

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (215 degrees C).

2. 2

   Divide pizza dough into 4 pieces.

3. 3

   Roll out each piece of the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.

4. 4

   Shape the pizza dough by rolling into a rectangle.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough pieces to a parchment lined or lightly greased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Spoon about a tablespoon or so of pizza sauce in a stripe down the center of each piece of dough, running lengthwise.

7. 7

   Add a dash of Italian seasoning and garlic salt on top of pizza sauce.

8. 8

   Add to each piece of pizza dough 1-2 tablespoons of cooked meat (chopped pepperoni, cooked sausage), cooked vegetables, and/or shredded cheese (like mozzarella, Parmesan or other shredded cheese).

9. 9

   Fold pizza dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.

10. 10

    Make 2-3 diagonal cuts 1 1/2 inches apart down the top of the dough, cutting within a 1/2 inch of the filling.

11. 11

    Brush tops with melted butter.

12. 12

    Bake at 425 degrees F (215 degrees C) for 25-35 minutes (depending on the size of your pizza pocket).

13. 13

    Recipe made vegetarian with no meat added.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.