Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Calzone
This Bacon Cheeseburger Calzone combines all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with the comfort of a golden baked calzone. Filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella, it’s an easy family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 MINUTES
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional
- Sesame seeds
- Dill pickle slices
- Burger sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook bacon until crisp and crumble into pieces.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and diced onion. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Divide pizza dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into an 8-inch circle.
- Spread a small amount of ketchup and mustard onto one side of each dough circle.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly among the dough circles.
- Top with bacon, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Seal edges and crimp with a fork.
- Whisk egg and water together. Brush over calzones.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Cut a small slit in the top of each calzone.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Let the filling cool before assembling to prevent soggy dough.
- Add chopped dill pickles inside for extra cheeseburger flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked calzones for up to 3 months.
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