Spooky Calzone Snake

4.5
(87)
64 Reviews
51 Photos

I wanted to make some sort of spooky bread for Halloween and came up with the idea of baking a calzone in the shape of a snake. I combined egg yolks with food coloring (and made several colors) and painted it to make a colorful striped snake. It was a hit with the kids!

Submitted by prttimecook
Updated on June 24, 2024
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
51
51
51
51
51
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
14
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Filling:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

  • 1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ cup sliced black olives (Optional)

  • ½ green bell pepper, cut into strips (Optional)

  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Dissolve sugar in warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle yeast over water, and let stand for 5 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir in oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour; mix on Low until the mixture forms a wet dough. With the machine running, add 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and knead until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball. Knead for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  2. Lightly oil a large bowl; place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  3. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, olives, green pepper, and mushrooms in a large bowl; set aside.

  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. Punch down dough; roll it out into a long, flat strip about 9 inches wide by 30 inches long. Spoon filling mixture down the center of dough strip, leaving about 1 inch on all sides for sealing. Pull edges of dough together; pinch to seal and form a long, filled roll. Place roll, seam-side down, onto the parchment paper in a snakey "S" shape, and tuck the ends underneath to seal. Beat egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water; brush egg wash over calzone.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until calzone is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into individual slices.

Cook’s Note

You can use various food items to make a tongue, nostrils, and eyes, such as fruit roll-up, peppercorns, and olives.

Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
10g Fat
22g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 512mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 100mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

close up view of a Ham and Cheese Calzone on a baking sheet
Chef John's Ham and Cheese Calzones
37 Ratings
Sausage, Spinach, and Ricotta Calzone
31 Ratings
Pumpkin Hummus, Caramelized Onion and Fontina Cheese Pizzas
14 Ratings
Broccoli, Pepperoni and Three Cheese Calzones
60 Ratings
Meat and Veggie Stromboli
53 Ratings
Italian Stuffed Bread
1 Rating
Air Fryer Mini Pizza Calzones
11 Ratings
Calzone
251 Ratings
Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza
4 Ratings
Two pieces of a beef stromboli on a cutting board
Stromboli
238 Ratings
Deep-Dish Cast Iron Pizza
74 Ratings
close up on an Italian calzone cut in half
Real Italian Calzones
872 Ratings
Delicious Spaghetti Bread
8 Ratings
Halloween Halfling Meatloaf
10 Ratings
Spaghetti Bread
29 Ratings
closeup of Chef John's Tarte Flambe (Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart) on a black serving plate garnished with fresh thyme sprigs
Tarte Flambé (Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart)
7 Ratings