Best 6 Pepperoni Cheese Bread Calzone Recipes

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Indulge in the delicious and satisfying flavor of homemade pepperoni cheese bread calzone, a delectable fusion of savory pepperoni, melted cheese, and soft, pillowy bread. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together with friends or a cozy family dinner. With a crispy outer layer and a warm, gooey center, this mouthwatering treat is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI, PEPPERONI AND THREE CHEESE CALZONES



Broccoli, Pepperoni and Three Cheese Calzones image

These Italian breads remind me of a folded-over pizza. They are filled with such yummy ingredients!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ heads fresh broccoli
⅔ cup shredded provolone cheese
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced pepperoni
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, proof the yeast by blending it with 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let stand until it bubbles.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend in the one tablespoon of olive oil by rubbing the mixture between the palms of your hands. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add proofed yeast mixture and work in by hand. Gradually add the remaining warm water. Blend well and gather into a ball.
  • Place one teaspoon of olive oil on a wooden board. Knead dough on board until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Meanwhile, prepare calzone filling: separate the broccoli tops from the stalks. Soak in cool water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and chop into small pieces. Place in large bowl with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepperoni, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Punch down dough and knead for one minute. Divide into six equal pieces. On a floured board, roll each section into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
  • In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and water. On the long side of the dough, place 2/3 cup filling in a strip one inch away from the edges of the dough. Flatten the filling with a spoon. Brush egg mixture over edges of dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Fold edges under 1/4 inch. Seal edges.
  • Sprinkle two 12x16 inch baking pans with cornmeal. Place three calzones on each baking pan. Brush remaining egg mixture on top of calzones. Prick tops of calzones with toothpick, making holes 1/2 inch apart on top of dough.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1660.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

QUICK PEPPERONI CALZONES



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This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. -Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup pasta sauce with meat
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pepperoni, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle; top each with a scant 1/3 cup pepperoni mixture. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PEPPERONI CHEESE BREAD / CALZONE



Pepperoni Cheese Bread / Calzone image

This recipe uses a scone/damper dough for the bread, so no major kneading or waiting around for dough to rise. What you use to fill it is limited only by your imagination - pepperoni, ham, chicken, whatever takes your fancy! Note: you can make self-raising flour by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt.

Provided by Dottygumdrop

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups self-raising flour, sifted (see note)
1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
250 g cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
200 g sliced mushrooms, sauteed (or tinned)
200 g pepperoni slices (or ham, chicken, etc)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine flour and oregano in a large bowl. Combine sour cream and milk and stir in to dry ingredients. Mix quickly to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a lightly-floured surface. Knead gently, then press or roll dough into a rectangle shape, about 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.
  • Beat cream cheese with milk until smooth. Spread evenly over dough, leaving a 1cm (1/2 inch) border. Top the cream cheese with pepperoni slices, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Brush the beaten egg around the border, then fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Place the bread on a lightly-greased (or lined) baking tray. Cut a few slits across the top of the dough and brush with extra beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a hot oven (200C/400F) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with a green salad or slice into finger food size snacks.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI CHEESE STUFFED CALZONE



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This is a great, tasty big calzone! I used one can of Pillsbury pizza dough (about 13.5 ounces) which is a great way to make this calzone quickly. I made one large calzone which was divided to serve two people.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sausage, ground
1 lb pizza dough, thawed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, drained well
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup pepperoni slice, cooked
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce, to dip, heated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven and pizza stone (if available) to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large grill plan, cook sausage until browned. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, seasonings, pepperoni and cooked sausage. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Roll dough out to a 15" circle on a pizza paddle or baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal. It doesn't have to be a perfect circle.
  • Spread meat and cheese filling over 1 side of the dough. Leave at least 1-inch of the edge without filling to ensure a tight seal.
  • Lift 1 side of dough and fold over so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon, and pinch the edges together to seal, using a fork to press edges together. Remove any excess dough which isn't needed for the seal.
  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle some parmesan cheese over top.
  • Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to release.
  • Transfer calzone from pizza pad to pizza stone in oven.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until puffed up golden brown.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Heat the marinara sauce in the microwave for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.8, Fat 93.5, SaturatedFat 38.8, Cholesterol 231.5, Sodium 3236.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 62.9

AIR FRYER CALZONES WITH TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH



Air Fryer Calzones With Two-Ingredient Dough image

Calzones are delicious but can be time consuming! No more! This quick recipe comes together with a two-ingredient dough and then any pizza toppings you want, then cooks up super fast in the air fryer!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Calzones

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup pizza sauce, or as needed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 slices pepperoni
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine flour and yogurt together in a bowl to form a soft dough.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into a large circle, about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Use a cereal bowl (or any other smaller bowl), coat the rim with flour, and press down into the dough to cut out 4 circles.
  • Spread pizza sauce on the bottom half of each circle, leaving about 1/16th inch of rim space. Sprinkle sauce with mozzarella cheese, then top cheese with 4 slices of pepperoni.
  • Fold the top half of the circle over, forming a half circle. Press the edges together to seal. Using the tines of a fork, crimp all the way around the sealed edges of each half circle.
  • Spray each calzone with cooking spray and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Set an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Set calzones into the air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry for 5 minutes, flip calzones, and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer you might need to work in batches.
  • Check calzones for color and air-fry them for few more minutes if necessary. Remove and allow to cool a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 422.3 mg

CALZONE



Calzone image

This recipe can be split in half for 2 regular calzones. We fill them with anything. They are delicious!

Provided by D Adams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon dry milk powder
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
¾ cup pizza sauce
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, chopped
1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place water, salt, bread flour, dry milk, sugar, and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle.
  • After cycle ends, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface; shape into a 16 x 10 inch rectangle. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix together chopped pepperoni and mozzarella. Spoon pizza sauce in a stripe down the center of dough lengthwise; add sausage and cheese filling. Make diagonal cuts 1 1/2 inches apart down each side, cutting within a 1/2 inch of the filling. Criss cross strips over filling, sealing with water. Brush top with melted butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 623.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the calzone dough, you can use either active dry yeast or instant yeast. If using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes before using. Instant yeast can be added directly to the flour.
  • The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth and elastic. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a little more water.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • To make the pepperoni cheese filling, use a combination of shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, or onions.
  • To assemble the calzone, roll out the dough into a large circle. Place the pepperoni cheese filling in the center of the dough. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  • Bake the calzone at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the calzone cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni cheese bread calzone is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of pepperoni, cheese, and bread is always a winner, and the calzone shape makes it easy to eat. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect calzone every time.

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