Best 8 Easy Mexican Calzones Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an extraordinary culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of crafting the perfect Easy Mexican Calzone. This delectable dish, a symphony of flavors and textures, is a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines. Its golden crust, enveloping a savory filling of cheese, sizzling meats, and a vibrant blend of Mexican spices, promises an explosion of taste in every bite. As you embark on this culinary adventure, we'll guide you through each step, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of folding and baking, ensuring that your Easy Mexican Calzone becomes a feast for the senses and a cherished addition to your culinary repertoire.

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EASY CALZONE RECIPE



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Easy calzones make for a fun lunch or dinner. These stuffed pizza pockets are filled with all the classic toppings - meat, cheese and your choice of sauce.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup pepperoni
1/2 cup salami
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 °F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with oil.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equally sized pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4" thick circle.
  • Place the filling on half of each circle (pizza sauce, ricotta, pepperoni, salami and shredded mozzarella). Make sure to leave the edges clean to allow for sealing the calzone. Fold the side over the filling and crimp the edges.
  • Place calzones on a baking sheet, leaving space apart. Cut a small vent on the top of each calzone. Brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1690 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CALZONES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can also use frozen bread loaves)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole medium onion, diced
1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 ounces whole milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
2 whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, beaten
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
Olive oil
3 to 4 whole cloves garlic, minced
1 whole small to medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and ground pepper
Pinch sugar
Fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
  • When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
  • When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, and then press the edges to seal.
  • Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg, and then bake until nice and golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce.
  • Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir.
  • Now add the wine (or chicken broth), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.

EASY PIZZA CALZONES



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These are yummy, quick, and easy calzones that can be eaten hot or frozen and taken for a easy heat up lunch. They're also versatile and you can put in any kind of pizza toppings you like!

Provided by The Milocat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 calzones, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) roll store bought pizza dough
2/3 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pizza toppings (about 1/2 cup of each, unless you are using only one)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon garlic parmesan seasoning (a mixture of finely grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and parsley flakes. Not sure on the amounts)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Unroll the pizza dough onto a large cookie sheet.
  • Press the dough out so that it is about the same thickness all around and so that it covers the cookie sheet.
  • Cut into 4 equal size rectangles.
  • In a bowl, mix sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  • Spoon equal amounts of toppings into the middle the rectangles.
  • Lightly spread out the sauce mixture.
  • Fold one corner so that it meets with the opposite corner.
  • Crimp the edges so that the calzones seal.
  • Mix olive oil and parmesan cheese mix.
  • Brush with olive oil and parmesan cheese mixture.
  • Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot or freeze for later.

CLASSIC MEAT LOVER'S CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Making a calzone from scratch might seem intimidating but this meat lover's calzone recipe makes it easy. Have fun kneading the dough, rolling it out, and stuffing it with a delicious sausage filling. If you aren't sharing these, freeze them and reheat later for a quick lunch or dinner.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup warm water
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast, (1/2 packet)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 links Italian sausage, casings removed and sausage crumbled
½ yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
8 slices deli ham
20 slices pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and knead for 1-2 minutes to smooth and encourage gluten development. Shape the dough into a ball.
  • Drizzle the olive oil in a clean large bowl. Add the dough ball and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • While the dough is rising, make the filling: Add the sausage to a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 portions, then roll each into and round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
  • Spread ¼ of the sauce over one half of each dough round, leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border along the edge. Top each one with 2 slices of ham, 5 pepperoni, ¼ of the sausage and onion mixture, and ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella cheese.
  • Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the egg wash on the border of the dough, fold the other half over, and press the edges together. Starting from one corner, fold the dough over itself in a twist. Tuck the other corner underneath. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash and score the tops with a knife to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the calzones with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY CHICKEN CALZONES



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We folded Pillsbury classic pie crust over ricotta cheese, cooked chicken, Italian blend cheese and seasonings to make our hearty Easy Chicken Calzones. They're ready in just 1 hour.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Place baking stone in oven. Heat oven to 425°F. Let stone heat in oven 30 minutes.
  • On pizza peel sprinkled with cornmeal, unroll dough. Spread ricotta cheese evenly over dough to about 1/2 inch from edge. Sprinkle with herbs de Provence. Sprinkle chicken over half of dough; top chicken with cheese blend.
  • Fold dough in half over filling to form pocket; press edges to seal. Slide calzone onto heated baking stone.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

EASY MEXICAN CALZONES



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Make and share this Easy Mexican Calzones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 (15 1/2 ounce) container salsa (I use mild)
salsa
shredded lettuce
sour cream
diced tomato
sliced green onion

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
  • BROWN beef in large skillet; drain.
  • Add chilies, water and seasoning mix; mix well PLACE unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold.
  • Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles.
  • Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle.
  • Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each.
  • Dampen edge of crust with water.
  • Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish suggestions: salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions.

EASY MEXICAN CALZONES



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Easy calzones with a south-of-the-border flair! ground beef is seasoned with green chiles and taco seasoning, then stuffed into refrigerated pie crusts.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature
1 pound ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
¼ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning mix
1 cup SARGENTO® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Garnish suggestions: ORTEGA® Salsa Prima™, shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 425 F.
  • BROWN beef in large skillet; drain. Add chiles, water and seasoning mix; mix well
  • PLACE unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold. Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles. Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle. Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each. Dampen edge of crust with water. Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish suggestions: ORTEGA ® Salsa Prima ™ , shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 71.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 1421 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

QUICK AND EASY CALZONES RECIPE



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Our quick and easy calzones recipe is a kid-friendly dinner that you can make in no time at all.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
½ cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
24 slices of pepperoni
1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1½ Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Roll out the pizza crust, and cut it into 6 equal-sized squares.
  • In the middle of each square, place a portion of the marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and 4 pepperoni slices.
  • Fold the dough over into a triangle, and use a fork to press along the edges of the triangle to seal it closed.
  • Place Calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of each Calzone with butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
  • Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 872 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

- For a crispier crust, brush the calzones with melted butter before baking. - To make the calzones ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them unbaked. When ready to bake, thaw the calzones overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to the recipe instructions. - If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the calzones. - Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Mexican calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a Mexican calzone that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting meal to try, give Mexican calzones a try!

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