Mini Calzones 4 Ways
Meatball Parmesan Calzones
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
1 16-ounce package pizza dough
8 tablespoons marinara sauce
16 frozen party-size meatballs, thawed
4 slices mozzarella, cut in half
4 tablespoons parmesan, grated
Fresh basil
Black pepper, for topping
Egg wash
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
3. With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
5. Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
7. Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Enjoy!
Hawaiian Calzones
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
1 16-ounce package pizza dough
8 slices ham
4 slices swiss cheese, cut in half
8 2x4x¼-inch slices pineapple
8 tablespoons ricotta
4 tablespoons green onion
Poppy seeds, for topping
Egg wash
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
3. With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
4. Layer ham, swiss, pineapple, 1 tablespoon ricotta, and ½ tablespoon green onion.
5. Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
7. Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Enjoy!
Spinach and Cheese Calzones
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
16 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed
8 tablespoons ricotta
4 slices mozzarella, cut in half
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon parmesan
1 teaspoon parsley
Egg wash
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
3. With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
4. Layer two tablespoons spinach, 1 tablespoons ricotta, and slice mozzarella cheese.
5. Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
6. In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, parmesan, garlic, and parsley.
7. Place calzone on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and brush with garlic butter.
8. Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Enjoy!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Calzones
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
½ rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 ranch packet
1 red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup bacon, cooked and chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
Cheddar, for topping
Egg wash
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
3. With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, ranch packet, red onion, and bacon.
5. Place a slice of mozzarella on the rolled out dough. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture.
6. Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
8. Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Enjoy!