Best 6 The Versatile Calzone Recipes

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The calzone, a versatile Italian dish, is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a savory turnover made with pizza dough that is filled with an assortment of ingredients, such as cheese, meats, vegetables, and spices. Calzones can be baked or fried, and can be served with a variety of toppings and sauces. With its endless possibilities for fillings and toppings, the calzone is a great way to satisfy any craving.

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REAL ITALIAN CALZONES



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This is real calzone, because there is no tomato sauce INSIDE of it! We eat it at least once a week. Have a bowl of tomato or spaghetti sauce on the table for people to top their calzone with, if desired.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced pepperoni
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 teaspoon olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes, or until almost doubled.
  • To Make Filling: While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in a large bowl. Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • When dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into 2 equal parts. Roll parts out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 667 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CLASSIC MEAT LOVER'S CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Making a calzone from scratch might seem intimidating but this meat lover's calzone recipe makes it easy. Have fun kneading the dough, rolling it out, and stuffing it with a delicious sausage filling. If you aren't sharing these, freeze them and reheat later for a quick lunch or dinner.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup warm water
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast, (1/2 packet)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 links Italian sausage, casings removed and sausage crumbled
½ yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
8 slices deli ham
20 slices pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and knead for 1-2 minutes to smooth and encourage gluten development. Shape the dough into a ball.
  • Drizzle the olive oil in a clean large bowl. Add the dough ball and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • While the dough is rising, make the filling: Add the sausage to a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 portions, then roll each into and round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
  • Spread ¼ of the sauce over one half of each dough round, leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border along the edge. Top each one with 2 slices of ham, 5 pepperoni, ¼ of the sausage and onion mixture, and ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella cheese.
  • Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the egg wash on the border of the dough, fold the other half over, and press the edges together. Starting from one corner, fold the dough over itself in a twist. Tuck the other corner underneath. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash and score the tops with a knife to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the calzones with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams

PERFECT EVERY TIME PIZZA OR CALZONE DOUGH



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Ready in a snap and my kids love it! This can be used for pizza dough too. My dear chef friend Darrin Gleason shared this recipe with me over ten years ago while attending college. It has been a go-to recipe for my family for all these years and I thought I should share it with my cooking community.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup lukewarm water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix 1/2 cup lukewarm water and yeast together in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine 1/2 cup water, olive oil, honey, and salt in a separate bowl; add 1 cup flour and mix well. Mix yeast mixture into flour mixture. Add remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough is well combined.
  • Knead dough on a floured work surface until dough is soft, smooth, and elastic, about 8 minutes. Roll dough into 4 calzone shapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

THE VERSATILE CALZONE



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Meal in a pizza crust. I love to make a huge batch of these with 3-4 different fillings, freeze them, and pack a few in the husband's lunch. The pizza crust is one my mom has used for years, and the fillings come from playing around with my favorite things to eat.

Provided by Annie H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 12 calzones

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups warm water
4 cups wheat flour
2 tablespoons yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
4 cups white flour
1 chicken breast, sliced and sauteed
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb beef, for stewing
2 tablespoons brown gravy mix
1 bay leaf
1 bunch asparagus
1/4 lb brie cheese
1 lb briskets
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 chicken breast
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mushroom, sliced, roasted

Steps:

  • Dough: Mix together water, yeast, 4 cups wheat flour, salt, and oil.
  • Add white flour until you have a dough that follows the spoons around the bowl but still sticks to the sides of the bowl. Let dough rise to double (about an hour), punch down, and shape. I don't let mine rise again once I've shaped it, but it does some rising of its own as it cooks.
  • Fillings: Ooooh, just have fun!
  • Depending on the filling, top calzones for the last 5 minutes of baking with: egg wash, honey glaze, extra cheese.
  • Also, make extra liquid parts when you make the fillings and freeze along with the calzones for a dipping sauce.
  • Be sure to wrap with a paper towel when reheating in the microwave.
  • (reheating in toaster oven is preferable.).
  • Cook calzones at 300°F for 30 minutes.
  • These can be frozen before or after cooking. When cooking a raw, frozen calzone, cook for 50 minutes at 300°F.

THE BEST CALZONES



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These will be the best calzones you will ever make. They are easy and very tasty. The dough is made in the bread machine. You can put any meat and cheese combination you want. The Sauce is good for the calzones meatballs and spaghetti. We make 2-3 batches at a time and freeze them for lunches. The sauce and the calzone both freeze well.

Provided by JJarmer

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
cornmeal, for sprinkling
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
20 -28 slices pepperoni
4 garlic cloves
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Dough:.
  • Place ingredients in bread machine in order given.
  • Set the machine to dough cycle (2 lb setting if you have that feature).
  • Start the machine.
  • Calzone Filling:.
  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Mix all filling ingredients except pepperoni in a bowl.
  • When the dough is ready, punch it down.
  • Divide into 4 equal balls.
  • On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 to 6 1/2 inch circle.
  • Place 1/4 filling (about a half a cup) on each dough circle keeping a one inch border.
  • Place 5 to 7 slices pepperoni in each.
  • Dampen the dough edges with water.
  • Fold the dough into semi-circles and seal the edges by pinching together.
  • Place completed calzones on baking sheet sprinkled with corn meal.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
  • Simple Tomato Sauce:.
  • Sauté the garlic over medium heat in olive oil for a minute. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.4, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 2023.1, Carbohydrate 101.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 15.6, Protein 32.6

20 HOMEMADE CALZONES



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Skip ordering pizza and make these tasty homemade calzone recipes! From buffalo chicken to lasagna to ricotta and spinach, calzones are where it's at.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Easy Calzone
Spinach and Artichoke Calzones
Green Calzones
Barbecue Chicken Calzones
Cheeseburger Calzones with Special Sauce
Bacon Mushroom Calzones
Healthy Calzone Recipe {Kale, Mushroom, and Ricotta}
Pinwheel Italian Calzones
Buffalo Chicken Calzones
Cheesy Lasagna Calzones
Muffuletta Calzone(s)
Low-Carb Cauliflower Calzone
Vegan Dessert Calzone
Campfire Grilled S'more Calzones
Summer Calzones with Corn, Tomatoes, u0026amp; Bacon
Philly Cheese Steak Calzones
Ricotta and Spinach Calzones
Ham and Cheese Calzone
Chicken Cordon Bleu Calzones
Calzones with Sausage and Peppers

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a calzone in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the calzone with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the calzone on a greased baking sheet.
  • To prevent the calzone from sticking to the baking sheet, sprinkle it with cornmeal before baking.
  • To make sure the calzone is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the calzone is done.
  • Let the calzone cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

The calzone is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its endless filling possibilities, the calzone is a great way to use up leftovers or to create a unique and delicious meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the calzone a try. You won't be disappointed!

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