The Mummy Wrap Calzones serve eight and cost about $9.85 to make, which is only around $1.23 per serving.
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Mummy Pizza Calzone
Hi friends,
If you’re like me and like to add some Halloween magic to your dinner table, this Mummy Wrap Pizza Calzone is the perfect recipe.
Not only is it a creative way to celebrate Halloween, but it’s also incredibly easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
They’re perfect for the month of October, but you can enjoy them year-round when you de-mummify them by not including the “eyes.”
The calzone’s spooky mummy design will surely be a hit with kids and adults, making dinner feel like an event rather than just another meal. Plus, with the flexibility to customize the fillings with your favorite toppings, everyone can enjoy their personalized mummy. The best part? It’s ready in under an hour, giving you more time to enjoy the evening.
What I love About This Recipe
- Interactive: Fun to make together as a family, turning dinner prep into a bonding activity.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Great for parties, family dinners, or any Halloween gathering.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and steps make this recipe accessible even for beginner cooks.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- rolling pin
- small bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush
- mixing spoon
- small spatula
- pastry cutter
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
NOTE: The overall price will vary depending on the pizza toppings you use (if any).
- 2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough – $6.98
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce – $0.51
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese – $2.14
- 1 egg – $0.22
NOTE: Prices will vary based on the additional filling ingredients you choose, like Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, olives, and veggies.
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in August 2024.
How To Make Mummy Pizza Calzone
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, roll one tube of pizza dough out onto a cookie sheet.
- Next, cut strips on both long sides of the dough. Leave the center 2-3 inches uncut. This is where you’ll spoon the pizza sauce.
- After that, add half of the cheese.
- Add any optional fillings and place the remaining cheese on top of that.
- Then, starting at the bottom, wrap the calzone, overlapping the dough as you work your way to the top. Finally, brush egg wash over the pizza dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice black olives for the mummy eyes and serve.
Recipe Tip
Silicone Baking Mats: These are a great alternative to parchment paper.
Texture: Make sure not to overfill with sauce or toppings, and brush the dough with egg wash to seal in moisture to avoid a soggy calzone.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use homemade pizza dough instead of store-bought?
Yes, you can use homemade pizza dough. Just roll it out to the same thickness as store-bought dough.
What toppings work best for this recipe?
I enjoy classic pizza toppings like pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and olives work great, but you can customize with your favorites. Be sure to let me know in the comments what toppings you use.
What if I don’t have a pastry brush for the egg wash?
You can use a spoon to drizzle the egg wash or a paper towel to gently dab it on.
Can I make mini mummy calzones instead of large ones?
Of course! Just divide the dough into smaller portions and follow the same steps for a fun, bite-sized version.
Storage Tips
SERVE: As with most recipes, you shouldn’t leave pizza calzone out for longer than 2 hours.
STORE: Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just note that the longer it sits in the fridge, the soggier it will get.
FREEZE: Wrap the calzone in 2 layers of foil or plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. You may need to cut the pizza calzone in half to get it to fit in the bag.
REHEAT: Thaw and then place in a 350 F oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Variations
Use different toppings each time you make this to mix it up. From ham and pineapple to sausage and green bell peppers, the options are limitless.
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Mummy Calzones
Recipe Cost 9.85 Serving Cost 1.23Equipment
- baking sheet
- rolling pin
- small bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush
- mixing spoon
- small spatula
- pastry cutter
Ingredients
- 2 (13.8 oz) tubes refrigerated pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 large egg for egg wash
- 2 black olives for eyes optional
OPTIONAL FILLINGS:
- cooked ground sausage
- pepperoni
- bacon
FOR SERVING:
- Pizza sauce optional
Instructions
PREP OVEN:
- Move the oven racks to the lower-middle and upper-middle positions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
PREP DOUGH AND FILL:
- Roll one tube of pizza dough out onto a large cookie sheet.
- Using a small spatula for guidelines (or use a ruler), cut strips on both long sides of the dough, spaced about 2-inches apart, leaving 2-3 inches in the center that is uncut.
- Spoon pizza sauce down the center.
- Add ½ cup cheese.
- Then add toppings (if using) and another ½ cup cheese.
WRAP AND BAKE:
- Wrap the calzone beginning at the bottom and slightly overlapping the dough.
- Repeat with the remaining pizza dough tube, filling, and toppings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water.
- Brush egg wash over the calzones.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.
COOL AND SERVE:
- Remove from oven and let the calzones cool for 5 minutes.
- To serve as Mummy for Halloween, slice black olive to make eyes.
Amanda says
This Mummy Wrap Calzone recipe has earned a permanent spot in my cookbook.
Jenn says
Thank you for the detailed photos of the trickier steps – def makes making this adorable mummy calzone so easy!!! I can’t wait to make this for the kiddo!
Lisalia says
THE BEST and spookiest Halloween dinner. My younger kids AND teens will LOVE this! Awesome!!