Papa Johns’ Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza includes a hand-tossed crust filled with a mixture of mozzarella and garlic-herb ricotta. You possibly can order it with any toppings.
The 1-topping Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza prices $14.99 close to me, however I obtained this courtesy of Papa Johns. As with the remainder of the chain’s pizzas, a dipping cup of Garlic Particular Sauce was included together with a lone pepperoncini.
Much like the common Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza, the Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza appeared fairly plump across the crust and sported a evenly floured floor on the edges. The cheese on high of the pizza was plentiful, as was the pepperoni.
Selecting up the slice, I famous that it was smooth throughout, which is not excellent for a pizza however has usually been my expertise with hand-tossed pizzas from any of the Large 4 pizza chains (Domino’s, Little Caesars, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut).
The cheese on high had a little bit of a stretch to it and the sauce beneath wasn’t too heavy or candy (it was nonetheless candy, simply not overly so). The pepperoni added delicate smoky, salty notes to go together with a welcomed little bit of crispness that was in any other case lacking from the pizza.
The mozzarella contained in the crust was properly melted and considerable. The ricotta appeared as a skinny, gooey melted sauce that sat atop the mozzarella. It did not have any of the grainy texture that I usually affiliate with ricotta. What it did have was an additional observe of salt in addition to a barely herby, garlicky taste that gave the stuffed crust some oomph within the style division.
Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza heated up effectively within the air fryer the following day. Whereas I usually use a forged iron pan (affiliate disclosure – I’ll earn a fee for those who purchase one thing by means of this hyperlink) and a lid to warmth up my leftover pizza, the air fryer does a greater job melting the cheese within a stuffed crust whereas nonetheless crisping up the crust. The pizza was really higher the following day–the cheese was meltier and the crust was crispier with out being dried out. Actually, for those who’re not a fan of sentimental crust, you may wish to strive heating up your slices on day one.
Total, Papa Johns Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza turned out fairly effectively. There was a superb quantity of melted cheese throughout to go together with an fulfilling taste within the stuffed crust. That being stated, it did not actually really feel like a calzone in any respect.
Dietary Data – Papa Johns – Tacky Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza (not together with pepperoni)
Serving Measurement – 1 slice
Energy – 350 (from Fats – 130)
Fats – 14g (Saturated Fats – 7g)
Sodium – 910mg
Carbs – 41g (Sugar – 5g)
Protein – 14g