Best 8 Mini Chili Calzones Recipes

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"Mini Chili Calzones" are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that combines the flavors of classic chili and warm, cheesy bread pockets. With their crispy golden crust, savory filling, and customizable toppings, these calzones are a crowd-pleaser suitable for any occasion. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild chili, you can tailor this recipe to your liking. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps to create mouthwatering "Mini Chili Calzones" from scratch, ensuring you have the perfect recipe to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MINI ANTIPASTO CALZONES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12 mini calzones

Number Of Ingredients 10

Flour, for dusting
One 1-pound ball pizza dough
Cornmeal, for dusting
1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone
1 ounce salami, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (jarred or homemade)
1 tablespoon finely chopped kalamata olives (about 5 olives)
1 egg
Marinara sauce (jarred or homemade), warmed, for dipping

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough ball into a 14-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cutter, cut the dough into 12 circles. Transfer the circles onto two heavy baking sheets dusted with cornmeal.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the fontina, provolone, salami, peppers and olives. In a separate small bowl, beat together the egg and 1 teaspoon water. Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto 1 half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border at the edge. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg. Fold the unfilled half of the dough over the filling and, using the tines of a fork, press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining circles of dough.
  • Brush the calzones with the remaining egg mixture. Bake for 14 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, or until the calzones are golden brown. Serve the calzones on a platter with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

MINI CALZONES



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Try Mini Calzones for a bite-sized appetizer at your next party. Mini Calzones are a cinch to prepare and are packed with savory ham and cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated soft breadsticks
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Ham, cut in half
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Unroll breadstick dough; separate into 12 sticks. Cut each crosswise in half; flatten each piece to 1-inch-wide strip.
  • Spoon 1 tsp. mozzarella onto center of each ham slice; roll up tightly. Place 1 ham roll near one end of each dough strip. Fold dough over ham; pinch edges together to seal. Place on baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 0.9961 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 8 g

HAWAIIAN MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



Hawaiian Mini Calzones Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pizza dough, ham, swiss cheese, pineapple, ricotta cheese, green onion, poppy seed, egg, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz pizza dough
8 slices ham
4 slices swiss cheese, cut in half
8 slices pineapple
8 tablespoons ricotta cheese
4 tablespoons green onion
poppy seed, for topping
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
  • Layer ham, swiss, pineapple, 1 tablespoon ricotta, and ½ tablespoon green onion.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Bake calzones at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams

MINI PEPPERONI CALZONES



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Great and tasty calzones not only for kids but for adults too. Makes great little lunch treats and quick munchies. Have used it as an appetizer as well.

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 20-24 mini calzones

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
1 beaten egg
2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (or red)
1/4 cup pizza sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions (3/4 tablespoon onion powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza dough. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a 15" square. Cut into 20 - 24 3" squares.
  • Spoon a slightly rounded teaspoon of Pepperoni Pizza Filling atop each dough square.
  • Brush edges of each dough square with water.
  • Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough over the filling to the opposite corner, making a triangle. Press edges together and seal well with fingers or a fork.
  • Arrange calzones on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Combine the egg and water. Brush calzones with egg mixture.
  • Bake ina 425-degree F -- oven for 10 - 12 minutes or till golden. During te last 3 minutes of baking time, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Pepperoni Pizza Filling:.
  • In a bowl stir together all ingredients. Use immediately or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

MINI CHILI CALZONES



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Wrapped in crescent dough, these easy mini calzones are filled with chili, bell pepper, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)

Categories     HORMEL® Chili

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, bell pepper and onion 10 minutes or until crisp; drain.
  • In bowl, combine chili, bacon mixture and hot sauce.
  • Roll out each package of crescent roll dough into rectangle; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 8 squares. Top 16 squares with chili mixture and cheese. Cover with remaining crescent dough squares. Pinch seams together. Tuck two sides of the square under and pinch the ends to form the shape of a football. Place on baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 678.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MINI CALZONES



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Sponsored by Classico® Pasta Sauce. These little pockets of pizza are perfect finger food. Enjoy them as an appetizer before an Italian feast, or as an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love--just add a hearty salad. A few shortcut ingredients in the recipe, including store-bought garlicky tomato sauce, save you time without skimping on flavor.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 mini calzones

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup semolina flour or cornmeal
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen and at room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 thin slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces)
2 cups roasted garlic tomato sauce, such as Classico® Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the semolina and set aside.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough into a round that is about 12 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 8 rounds with a 3 1/2- to 4-inch biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Dust with flour and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
  • Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the cheese blend, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, scallions and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 3 slices of the pepperoni on one half of each round of dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Top each round with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
  • Brush the egg wash around the edges of one dough round using your finger or a pastry brush. Gently fold the dough over the filling to enclose and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
  • Brush the tops of the calzones with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through for even baking.
  • While the calzones bake, heat the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Place the calzones on a platter with the sauce and serve immediately.

MINI CHEESE CALZONES



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Very easy recipe to prepare with kiddos. Nothing like the happy gleam in their eye when you compliment their excellent cooking skills.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 12 calzones, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 (1 ounce) packages mozzarella string cheese
1 (11 ounce) package refrigerated breadstick dough
1 cup jarred marinara sauce or 1 cup pizza sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Unwrap the string cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise. Open or unroll the bread-stick dough and separate it into 12 rectangles. Coil a rectangle of bread-stick dough around a piece of cheese stick as if you were wrapping it with yarn. Completely cover the cheese, tucking the dough ends under and pinching them to seal closed. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Place the dough-covered cheese on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake the mini calzones until they are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove them from the baking sheet and serve at once with a bowl of marinara or pizza sauce for dunking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 351.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7

MINI CHILI CALZONES



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Wrapped in crescent dough, these easy mini calzones are filled with chili, bell pepper, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)

Categories     HORMEL® Chili

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, bell pepper and onion 10 minutes or until crisp; drain.
  • In bowl, combine chili, bacon mixture and hot sauce.
  • Roll out each package of crescent roll dough into rectangle; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 8 squares. Top 16 squares with chili mixture and cheese. Cover with remaining crescent dough squares. Pinch seams together. Tuck two sides of the square under and pinch the ends to form the shape of a football. Place on baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 678.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even pieces. This will help prevent the calzones from splitting open while they are baking.
  • Don't overfill the calzones. Too much filling will make it difficult to seal the calzones and they may burst open while baking.
  • Bake the calzones until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the calzones are cooked through.
  • Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing are all great options.

Conclusion:

Mini chili calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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