Best 5 Mini Stuffed Pizzas Calzones Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable culinary treat? Look no further than "Mini Stuffed Pizzas Calzones", a delightful appetizer or main course that is sure to impress. These scrumptious pockets of goodness are the perfect blend of crispy crust, savory fillings, and melted cheese, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. With endless possibilities for customization, you can cater to your unique preferences and create a mini pizza calzone that is uniquely yours. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable dish. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin the journey to creating the ultimate "Mini Stuffed Pizzas Calzones".

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

AIR FRYER MINI PIZZA CALZONES



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These mini hand-held calzones are perfect as appetizers or snacks. I chose to use pepperoni but they would be great with sausage or just plain with cheese.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough (such as Pillsbury®)
9 teaspoons pizza sauce
1 (1.75 ounce) package pepperoni (such as Hormel®)
4 ½ tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
avocado oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 9 circles using a 2 1/8-inch biscuit cutter. Roll each circle into a 4 1/2-inch disc. Fill each disc with 1 teaspoon pizza sauce, 3 slices pepperoni, and 1/2 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Fold over, secure edges by folding, and crimp with the tines of a fork.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with avocado oil. Place a batch of calzones into the basket and mist them with avocado oil.
  • Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn calzones over, mist with avocado oil, and air fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining calzones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 430.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

STUFFED CALZONES



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Forget about ordering in! These hearty stuffed "pizzas", filled with smoky ham and cheese are less expensive than take-out and a snap to bake. Just stock up on prepared pizza dough-readily available in the refrigerated or frozen food sections of the supermarkets.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shredded cheese
1 (213 ml) can pizza sauce
1 lb prepared fresh pizza dough or 1 lb frozen pizza dough, thawed
8 ounces sliced baked ham

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly grease 2 jellyroll pans.
  • Place dough onto lightly floured surface.
  • Divide into 4 equal pieces; shape each into ball into a 7-inch circle.
  • Divide and spread pizza sauce evenly over each circle.
  • Evenly disburse the cheese and ham between the circles leaving a 1/2" around the edge.
  • Fold circles in half and press edges with tines of a fork.
  • Arrange 2 calzones on each prepared pan; prick top with fork.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes switching pans halfway through, until lightly browned.

DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, flour, grated parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, sugar, olive oil, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, oil, fresh parsley

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Snacks

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅓ cups warm water
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 ½ cups flour, divided
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups tomato sauce, divided
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup fresh basil, chopped, divided
salt, to taste
oil, for frying
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • In a liquid measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
  • In a bowl, add 3 cups (375 g) of the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to combine. Pour the yeast water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms into a ball.
  • Use remaining flour for dusting the surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto your floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is tight and form the dough into a ball.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Place the dough in the bowl.
  • Cover, let rise for 1 hour in a warm area, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Flour the surface. Flip bowl over surface and let the dough fall out of the bowl. Cut the dough into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Roll into balls.
  • Begin forming the dough into a circle about ½-inch (1-cm) thick and 5 inches (12-cm) wide, making sure the middle of the circle is not too thin. Repeat with the other balls of dough.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on to the center of the dough.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella, then 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt.
  • Fold the dough over the fillings and seal. Pinch the edge of the dough together and fold back. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  • Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 365˚F (185˚C).
  • Fry the calzones 2 at a time for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place a bowl filled with the rest of the tomato sauce on the plate.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 2 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.

Tips:

  • Use store-bought pizza dough or make your own using a simple recipe. Fresh or store-bought pizza dough can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
  • For a crispier crust, preheat your oven to its highest temperature before baking the pizzas. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizzas. Place them evenly spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • Bake the pizzas until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the cheese from oozing out.
  • Serve the pizzas with your favorite dipping sauces, such as marinara, ranch, or garlic butter.

Conclusion:

Mini stuffed pizzas are a fun and easy appetizer or snack that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. With a little creativity, you can create mini pizzas that everyone will enjoy.

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