Mini calzones are a delicious and versatile Italian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are similar to traditional calzones, but they are smaller in size and easier to make, making them a perfect appetizer or snack. Mini calzones can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, meats, vegetables, and herbs, and they can be baked or fried. They are a great way to use up leftover ingredients, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to find a mini calzone recipe that you will love.
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MINI SPINACH-FETA CALZONE POCKETS (NO PHYLLO!)
I'm on a spinach feta craze right now. I'm not fond of most phyllo doughs but loooove pizza dough. I like calzones that don't have ricotta. How to satisfy all three? This concoction that was a lot of fun to make! Feel free to use another pizza dough recipe or a tube/bag of storebought dough, you need something that yields about one 12" pizza. Some Greek seasoning owuld also probably work great in this. A can with about a 5" diameter works as a nice cutter, so does a 10-oz ramekin or wide biscuit cutter. Cook/prep time doesn't account for the pizza dough. Depending on the dough yield and how much filling you put in each cutout, yields about 10-12 mini calzones.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 12 mini calzones, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Run the spinach through a food chopper/processor until it has about the same consistency as tabouleh, then put into a mixing bowl.
- Finely grate the feta cheese with a grater or food chopper then mix with the spinach.
- Add all the other ingredients on the list except the dough to the bowl and mix thoroughly-- except the olive oil, make sure just 1 tablespoon of oil goes in the mix.
- Roll the pizza dough onto a floured surface and make cutouts, about 10-12.
- Spoon about 3-4 tablespoons of spinach mixture (approx, I just used a serving spoon) into the center of each cutout. Place each cutout on a cookie sheet greased with cooking spray.
- Fold the cutouts over so they resemble little calzones. Make sure that there are no pointy edges or tops because they'll burn easily.
- With the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, brush the tops of the calzones. About 1 tablespoon should be enough to lightly brush them all.
- Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
MINI-CALZONE
Make and share this Mini-Calzone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In medium-size bowl combine ricotta and Asiago cheeses, spinach, and salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
- On lightly floured surface, unroll pizza crust.
- Roll out to 14-inch square.
- Using 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles; brush edges with some of egg yolk mixture.
- Place 1 teaspoon filling on lower half of each circle; fold pastry over to enclose, pressing edges of fork to seal.
- Brush with remaining egg yolk mixture; prick top of each with point of sharp knife and sprinkle with additional grated Asiago cheese.
- Place calzone on large, greased cookie sheet.
- Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until puffed and golden; cool slightly before serving.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure the dough is well-chilled before rolling it out.
- Roll the dough out thinly, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Fill each calzone with a generous amount of filling.
- Fold the calzones tightly and seal the edges well.
- Bake the calzones in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Mini calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning, you can make mini calzones ahead of time and freeze them for later. This makes them a great option for busy families or anyone who loves to have homemade food on hand.
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