Cheese Calzone with Marinara (5 ingredients!)

That dough... crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, stuffed with garlic and herb-scented, gooey mozzarella. Grab a slice, dunk it in warm marinara, and it will blow your mind. Even better? You need just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes.

We totally adore calzones in my house - so I make them all the time. The best part is, you can stuff them with practically anything. I kept this one simple - just cheese - but I've added pepperoni, spinach, broccoli, chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and even meatballs! Have fun with this simple recipe and add what you have on hand (plus, it's a great way to clean out the fridge).

About the dough: I used a 1-pound loaf of frozen bread dough (thawed overnight in the fridge). You can use fresh or frozen here, so pick up your favorite. Grocery store chains now sell great, fresh pizza dough in the refrigerated section (in my store, it's near the deli). Containers of pizza dough are also sold near the refrigerated biscuits; but note that if you choose a 12-ounce container, you need to reduce the cheese to about 1 cup.

Cheese Calzone with Marinara (5 ingredients!)
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1 pound loaf refrigerated or frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed if frozen
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Marinara sauce for serving, warmed in a saucepan or microwave

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Roll the dough out on a flat surface into a 12-inch round. Sprinkle the dough with the garlic, to within 1/2-inch of the edges. Top one half of the dough with the cheese, to within 1/2-inch of the edges. Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese.
Pull up the untopped half of the dough and fold it over the cheese-covered half. Pinch the edges together to seal. Carefully transfer the calzone to the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is puffed up and golden brown and the cheese melts.
Serve the calzone with warm marinara sauce on the side.
Serves 4