Best 7 Kids Calzones Recipes

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Take your family's pizza night to the next level with these mouthwatering Kids' Calzones, featuring two irresistible variations: Pepperoni Pizza Calzones and Cheesy Garlic Bread Calzones. These handheld delights are perfect for busy weeknights or fun family gatherings.

1. Pepperoni Pizza Calzones:

- A classic combination of pizza flavors, these calzones are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
- Bursting with juicy pepperoni, gooey mozzarella cheese, and rich pizza sauce, all wrapped in a golden-brown, crispy crust.
- An ideal way to use up leftover pizza toppings or create a fun twist on traditional pizza.

2. Cheesy Garlic Bread Calzones:

- A delightful combination of cheesy, garlicky goodness, these calzones are a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Featuring a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, along with a generous helping of garlic butter, all enveloped in a soft, fluffy crust.
- A great way to satisfy cravings for garlic bread and cheese in a fun and portable form.

Both calzone variations are easy to make and customizable to suit different tastes. You can add your favorite pizza toppings to the Pepperoni Pizza Calzones or experiment with different cheeses and herbs in the Cheesy Garlic Bread Calzones.

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

EASY CALZONE RECIPE



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Easy calzones make for a fun lunch or dinner. These stuffed pizza pockets are filled with all the classic toppings - meat, cheese and your choice of sauce.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup pepperoni
1/2 cup salami
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 °F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with oil.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equally sized pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4" thick circle.
  • Place the filling on half of each circle (pizza sauce, ricotta, pepperoni, salami and shredded mozzarella). Make sure to leave the edges clean to allow for sealing the calzone. Fold the side over the filling and crimp the edges.
  • Place calzones on a baking sheet, leaving space apart. Cut a small vent on the top of each calzone. Brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1690 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CALZONES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can also use frozen bread loaves)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole medium onion, diced
1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 ounces whole milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
2 whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, beaten
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
Olive oil
3 to 4 whole cloves garlic, minced
1 whole small to medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and ground pepper
Pinch sugar
Fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
  • When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
  • When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, and then press the edges to seal.
  • Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg, and then bake until nice and golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce.
  • Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir.
  • Now add the wine (or chicken broth), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.

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 :

SPOOKY CALZONE SNAKE



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I came up with this idea for Halloween. I baked it in an S shape after combining an egg yolk with food coloring (I made several colors with several yolks) and painted to make a colorful striped snake. I used various food items to make a tongue, nostrils, and eyes (olives, peppercorns, fruit roll-up, etc). It was a hit with the kids! Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Provided by prttimecook

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 2h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup sliced black olives
½ green bell pepper, cut into strips
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Dissolve the sugar in the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast over the water, and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir in the oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour, and mix on Low until the mixture forms a wet dough. With the machine running, add 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, and knead until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball. Knead for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni, parsley, Italian seasoning, olives, green pepper, and mushrooms in a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Punch down the dough, and roll it out into a long, flat strip about 9 inches wide by 30 inches long. Spoon the filling mixture down the center of the dough strip, leaving about 1 inch on all sides for sealing. Pull edges of the dough together; pinch to seal and form a long, filled roll. Place the roll, seam side down, onto the parchment paper in a snakey "S" shape, and tuck the ends underneath to seal. Beat the egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush the egg wash over the calzone.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the calzone is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into individual slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 512 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

KIDZ MINI PIZZA CALZONES



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These little mini pizza calzones were always my fast food alternative for the grand kids and they always went like hot cakes! Stuff them with anything your kids like, I guarantee you they won't last long! Sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce, what could be better?

Provided by Barbara Miller

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz thin sliced pepperoni
8 oz bulk italian sausage
1/2 small onion
1 tsp minced garlic
4 tsp canola oil
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
3/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c pizza sauce
1 c marinara sauce
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c italian salad dressing
1 Tbsp yellow mustard

Steps:

  • 1. In large non stick skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat until sausage crumbles; drain and set aside. In separate skillet, saute' onion and garlic in canola oil over medium heat, 3 minutes or until tender. Add to the sausage and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 3. Divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each dough piece into a 3 inch circle. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough. Spoon sausage mixture equally over half of each circle leaving a 1/2 inch border. Top equally with pepperoni and cheese, or whatever other ingredients you desire.
  • 4. Fold dough over filling until edges almost meet. Bring bottom edges over top edges and crimp dough with fingers to for rim. Prick tops of calzones with fork to allow steam to escape. Place on large baking sheet covered with foil and sprayed with non stick spray.
  • 5. Whisk melted butter, Italian dressing and mustard together until incorporated. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the calzones with butter mixture until calzone is well coated.
  • 6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

KIDS' CALZONES



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Looking for something to eat during the "big game?!" Here's an idea...and it doesn't have to be just for kids! Feel free to let your imagination go to vary the filling! Prep time includes chilling or freezing time...You probably would want to make these the day before serving. (also makes 1 loaf French bread)

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 3 French roll calzones, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can of your favorite pizza sauce
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives (optional)
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 French rolls or 1 loaf French bread
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brown beef and onion in skillet; drain.
  • Add pizza sauce, olives, basil, and oregano to beef mixture.
  • Stir till thoroughly mixed.
  • Cut a thin slice from the top of rolls or loaf.
  • Hollow out bottom of rolls to within 1/2" inch of the edges.
  • Sprinkle 3 TBSP cheese on the bottom of each roll; or sprinkle half of cheese on loaf.
  • Spoon meat mixture into rolls on top of cheese.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Replace rolls tops.
  • Wrap individually in foil.
  • Refrigerate 3-24 hours or freeze.
  • To serve: Place foil wrapped sandwiches on baking sheet and bake at 375 for 40 min if refrigerated and 60-75 minutes if frozen.

QUICK AND EASY CALZONES RECIPE



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Our quick and easy calzones recipe is a kid-friendly dinner that you can make in no time at all.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
½ cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
24 slices of pepperoni
1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1½ Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Roll out the pizza crust, and cut it into 6 equal-sized squares.
  • In the middle of each square, place a portion of the marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and 4 pepperoni slices.
  • Fold the dough over into a triangle, and use a fork to press along the edges of the triangle to seal it closed.
  • Place Calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of each Calzone with butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
  • Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 872 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, brush the calzones with olive oil before baking.
  • To prevent the calzones from drying out, fill them with a moist filling, such as ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, or tomato sauce.
  • Use a variety of fillings to create different flavors of calzones. Some popular fillings include pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, vegetables, and cheese.
  • If you are making calzones for a party, you can prepare them ahead of time and freeze them. When you are ready to serve them, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake them.
  • Calzones can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Calzones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or for a fun and festive party food. With a little creativity, you can create calzones that are sure to please everyone.

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