Best 2 Spicy Calzone Recipes

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Are you craving a tantalizing culinary experience that will ignite your taste buds and leave you yearning for more? Look no further than the realm of spicy calzone, where flavors dance in perfect harmony. Imagine biting into a golden-brown pastry enveloping a symphony of fiery fillings, each morsel sending a wave of heat and delight across your palate. Whether you prefer a classic pepperoni and jalapeƱo combination, or a more adventurous blend of spicy sausage, roasted peppers, and tangy cheeses, the possibilities are endless. Calzones offer a delightful balance of crispy crust and gooey interior, making them the perfect comfort food for any occasion. So, embark on a culinary journey and let us guide you through the art of creating the ultimate spicy calzone, a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY SPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN CALZONE



Cheesy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Calzone image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet and football pan
2 slices provolone cheese
Two 11-ounce tubes refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded
3 cups grated Swiss or mozzarella cheese
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Olive oil, for drizzling
Garlic salt, for sprinkling
Ranch dressing, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Measure the imprinted stitching on an approximately 12-by-8-inch football-shaped baking pan and cut the provolone into 2 long strips and 7 shorter strips to imitate; set aside. Spray the football pan with the cooking spray.
  • Unroll 1 tube of dough and cut in half widthwise. Bake one of the halves on the prepared baking sheet until lightly done, about 8 minutes. (Reserve the other half of the dough.) Use a knife or kitchen shears to cut the baked dough into a football shape slightly smaller than the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the Buffalo sauce and shredded chicken.
  • Unroll the remaining tube of dough and drape into the prepared football pan, letting the extra dough hang over the sides. Fill with half of the chicken mixture, half of the grated Swiss or mozzarella and half of the scallions. Top with the football-shaped crust. Add the remaining chicken mixture, grated cheese and scallions. Add the blue cheese. Top with the reserved uncooked dough half. Use a knife to trim the excess edges of dough, leaving a little extra to pinch the 2 edges of dough together. Put the pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until the crust is just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and invert the football pan onto the baking sheet to unmold the calzone. Drizzle the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Continue to bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Arrange the strips of provolone to mimic the football stitching; the heat of the calzone will slightly melt the cheese and adhere it to the football. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with ranch dressing for dipping, and celery sticks on the side.

SPICY CALZONE



Spicy Calzone image

No need for takeout when you can make delicious calzones for the family at home. This recipe makes two large log-type calzones. What makes this calzone a little different, is adding the spicy smoked kielbasa. It's a great addition combined with all the other flavors. These cheesy, gooey, easy, and delicious calzones will get two...

Provided by Sarah Farish

Categories     Pizza

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef or sausage
24 slice mozzarella cheese
12 slice pepperoni
1/2 lb Connecuh sausage, sliced
1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (I used Paul Newman's for ease)
2 can(s) Pillsbury pizza dough
3/4 Tbsp butter, melted
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 medium bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground beef or sausage with onion and bell pepper. Stir in sliced Connecuh sausage. (Feel free to add any meat you like, Italian sausage is awesome). Drain meat.
  • 2. Pour in 3/4 jar of Paul Newman's Garlic & Herb spaghetti sauce (or your choice I use PN's for ease and it has a lot of flavor).
  • 3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • 4. Spray your long jelly roll pan with Pam. Roll out the pizza dough in a square or round shape, your choice.
  • 5. Line the dough with slices of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
  • 6. In the center spoon the meat sauce.
  • 7. For the square shaped: Fold over one end and then fold the other end to overlap. Fold the end pieces up to seal the calzone. Fold over so the seam is on the bottom. For the Round dough: Fold over like a crescent moon and pinch the ends to close the calzone.
  • 8. I brush my calzone with melted butter and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  • 9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • 10. While this is baking I heat the remaining sauce in a saucepan on medium/low for dipping or drizzling over the calzone.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the calzone with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful filling. Mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano are all popular choices.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the calzone before sealing it. Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions are all classic options.
  • Be sure to seal the calzone tightly before baking to prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Bake the calzone until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the calzone cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Spicy calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's a spicy calzone recipe for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give spicy calzones a try.

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