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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Cooking with Kids: Pizza Calzones


Kids love pizza! Kids love pizza even more when they make it themselves.

I saw a fun way to make pizza calzones on Pinterest, and attempted to make it with my own unique twist. Instead of buying crescent rolls, I just purchased the pre-made pizza dough at Trader Joes.

I rolled out the pizza dough and cut it into triangles. Next I added all our toppings & rolled it up. Just as simple as that!

I also tried a different version where I cut the dough into rectangles and then folded it over. This would work perfect for vegetable calzones!

I baked the calzones on a cookie sheet for 8 minutes at 400 degrees! I served it with a salad & dinner was on the table in less than 15 minutes!

31 comments:

  1. Yum! I am thinking a fractions lesson would fit in nicely with this!!

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  2. Did you coat the outside with something? The last time I tried to make calzones they didn't cook evenly and the outside burned.

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    1. No. I did not. I just topped it with mozzarella cheese. I think brushing oil might cause it to burn or get too crispy ;)

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  3. I am soooo going to do this with my kids! Thanks!

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  4. I love making pizza with the kiddos, but now I'll have to try making calzones!! Looks awesome and delish.

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    1. It sure makes it different and the kids had fun cutting the dough into triangles

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  5. I put on 10 lbs just looking at this post. Just going to step out to... (violent sounds of eating).

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  6. okay I am adding this to my book of quick and fun meals :))thx for sharing.

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  7. Ohhh! This recipe looks fun and delicious! Cute picture!

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  8. I have no patience when I cook with my kids. I feel like everything takes three times as long to do. I need to relax a little and have at it more often. I know my kids would love making this.

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    1. I understand it can be a lot of work, but a fun recipe like this can make it easier ;)

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  9. amazing and fun recipe. I can't wait to try it. Looks delish!

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  10. Ah, this looks so easy! We usually have "make your own min-pizza" nights, but I think I'm going to swap it out this week for calzones. Love it!

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    1. How fun! Let us know how your kids like it!

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  11. My daughter LOVES pizza. I swear she could eat it day and night and never be bored. I will be planning an evening to do this with her!

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    1. My kids love it too! The calzones are a great way to sneak veggies in too!

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  12. Looks delicious! Random question...how did you get the steps on your photos? : )

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    1. I use picnik, but after they close the site - I'm not sure what site I will use?

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  13. Those look so good and easy to make. Even my son could put those together.

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    1. Yes! If he's older - it would be a great way for him to cook dinner for the entire family!

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  14. This recipe looks delicious and fun! such cute picture!

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