Pizza night just got a serious upgrade! Forget delivery, these Easy Calzone Pockets are a game-changer and SO much cheaper (and tastier!) than takeout. My family devoured them in minutes!
**Easy Calzone Pockets**
**Yields:** 6 pockets
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 20-25 minutes
**Ingredients:**
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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* 1/2 cup pizza sauce
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* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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* Optional fillings: pepperoni slices, cooked sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, mushrooms, olives
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* 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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* Italian seasoning (for sprinkling)
**Instructions:**
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**Preheat & Prep:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 6 triangles.
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2. **Assemble the Pockets:** On the wider end of each crescent roll triangle, spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Add any of your favorite optional fillings on top of the cheese.
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3. **Fold and Seal:** Carefully fold the pointed end of the dough triangle over the filling to meet the wider end, creating a pocket. Press the edges firmly together to seal, you can even crimp with a fork to ensure they don’t open during baking.
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4. **Egg Wash & Season:** Place the assembled calzone pockets onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops evenly with the beaten egg wash. This will give them a beautiful golden-brown color. Sprinkle with a little Italian seasoning if desired.
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5. **Bake to Perfection:** Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the calzone pockets are golden brown and puffed up. The outside gets wonderfully crispy, and the inside stays warm and gooey!
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6. **Serve & Enjoy:** Let them cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy your delicious homemade calzone pockets!
What are your favorite pizza toppings? Let me know in the comments!