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Cheeseburger Calzones Recipe

Cheeseburger Calzones Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 calzones
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Cheeseburger Calzones are a fun twist on the classic cheeseburger, with all the flavors you love wrapped in a delicious pizza dough pocket. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy!


Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup hamburger pickles
  • Thinly sliced tomato
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2-4 Tbs. mayonnaise

For the Calzones:

  • Store-bought round pizza dough
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Ketchup, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350.
  2. Heat a wide skillet to a medium high heat. Add the ground beef and brown all over, using a wooden spoon. Add a tsp of oil if needed. Add in the garlic and onion powders, along with a pinch of salt. Cook another minute.

  3. Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured work surface
  4. Cut the dough into four equal parts, then brush with mayo. Top with the cooked beef, tomato pieces, a few pickles, and a sprinkling of cheese. Roll the dough over itself and pinch the sides together, creating a calzone.

  5. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with the egg wash
  6. Along with a sprinkling of the Everything Bagel seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and beautiful.

  7. Serve with any condiments you dig!
  8. Makes four calzones.

Notes

  • You can customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add or remove any toppings you like.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 calzone
  • Calories: Approximately 580
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 840mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg