Best 12 Mini Calzones Recipes

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Calling all calzone lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our specially curated collection of mini calzone recipes. These delightful hand-held pockets of flavor are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a variety of fillings to choose from, including classic cheese, savory meats, and fresh vegetables, our recipes offer something for every palate.

From the gooey goodness of a classic cheese calzone to the tantalizing flavors of a pepperoni and sausage calzone, our recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we have a delicious recipe filled with roasted vegetables and herbs. And for a unique twist, try our mini calzones filled with pulled pork or barbecue chicken.

No matter your preference, our recipes are easy to follow and yield perfectly golden-brown calzones every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating these irresistible mini calzones!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY



Deep-Fried Mini Calzones (Panzarotti) Recipe by Tasty image

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.

SPINACH AND CHEESE MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach And Cheese Mini Calzones Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: frozen spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, egg, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed
8 tablespoons ricotta cheese
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
  • Layer one slice mozzarella cheese, two tablespoons spinach, and 1 tablespoon ricotta.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, parmesan, garlic, and parsley.
  • Place calzone on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and brush with garlic butter.
  • Bake calzones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MINI ANTIPASTO CALZONES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12 mini calzones

Number Of Ingredients 10

Flour, for dusting
One 1-pound ball pizza dough
Cornmeal, for dusting
1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone
1 ounce salami, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper (jarred or homemade)
1 tablespoon finely chopped kalamata olives (about 5 olives)
1 egg
Marinara sauce (jarred or homemade), warmed, for dipping

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough ball into a 14-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cutter, cut the dough into 12 circles. Transfer the circles onto two heavy baking sheets dusted with cornmeal.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the fontina, provolone, salami, peppers and olives. In a separate small bowl, beat together the egg and 1 teaspoon water. Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto 1 half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border at the edge. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg. Fold the unfilled half of the dough over the filling and, using the tines of a fork, press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining circles of dough.
  • Brush the calzones with the remaining egg mixture. Bake for 14 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, or until the calzones are golden brown. Serve the calzones on a platter with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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.

SARASOTA'S MINI BEEF CALZONES



Sarasota's Mini Beef Calzones image

Leftover brisket, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, shrimp, even ground beef. Many times I buy a big pack of ground beef and cook some, but certainly don't use it all. So I freeze a small bag ... and this is a great way to use leftovers. Perfect for a night with a bowl of soup or a salad nights. Just adds a bit more, rather than a slice of bread, roll or a grilled cheese. I use store bought pizza crust, but by all means make your own if you want. You can even buy the dough at most pizza restaurants. But this is a supposed to be a quick easy dinner. Add some chopped broccoli, peppers, onions, cheese or any combination, and make small rounds of the dough, stuff, fold them over and bake. Just serve with a nice quality marinara sauce for a dipping and you have a perfect light addition to a soup or salad dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8-9 Calzones, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 ounce) cans pizza dough (I like Pillsbury but any frozen or refrigerated pizza dough will work)
4 ounces meat (whether it be pork, ground, brisket, chicken, etc.)
6 ounces shredded cheese (I like to mix parmesan and mozzarella, but gruyere, fontina, swiss, cheddar, monterey jack will all )
1 1/2 cups diced vegetables (I like onions, mushrooms and peppers best, and they should be thin sliced or diced)
2 cups marinara sauce (one jar, for dipping)
1 teaspoon olive oil (to saute vegetable)

Steps:

  • Meat -- If you have left over meat, don't worry. If not, make sure to saute it ahead of time. Just use a little olive oil in a pan to saute on medium heat until done and then set to the side to drain and cool.
  • Vegetables -- if you cooked your meat in that pan you may have a little oil left to saute your vegetables, if not -- add a little olive oil to cook your vegetables. Add them and saute 4-5 minutes until soft. Remember they won't cook much in the oven and you want most of the water cooked out of them. They also should be set to the side, drained and cooled. You don't want extra water in the calzone to make it soggy.
  • Crust -- Just roll out your pizza dough. Pillsbury comes in a rectangle so roll out as flat as you can make it. Add a little flour to your counter top or cutting board so the dough doesn't stick. I like ro roll out with a rolling pin to get in even and spread out. It should be about 13x9, each can or 14 oz of dough. Then with a 6" bowl right from your kitchen cabinet -- press down on the crust to make as many calzones as possible. This recipe will make right about 8 for both rolls. Any left over crust, just add all together and press down again to maybe get one more calzone.
  • Stuffing -- Add some of the cooled meat, then the vegetables and cheese. Now put a little water on your finger and moisten 1/2 the edge of each circle. Then fold the circle over to make a half circle. The water will just make it stick together good. Press together well to seal and then use a fork to press the edges down even more and make a nice decorative edge.
  • Bake -- Brush a little olive oil if you want on the calzones to make a crisp crust (optional). Transfer the calzones to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake at 450 for about 15 minutes until golden brown. One batch I made took 20 the other 15 so, just keep an eye of them. Serve with a good Marinara.
  • And remember, any mix of fillings, broccoli, ham, cheese; bacon, cheddar and onion; or chicken, spinach and mozzarella. Just think what is left in your fridge. Six dollars for pizza dough and marinara and you can make a great use of leftovers and with some soup in your freezer, you have a whole new dinner.

MINI HAM & CHEESE CALZONES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Mini Ham & Cheese Calzones Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can refrigerated soft breadsticks
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
12 slices deli ham, cut in half
2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks crosswise in half; flatten dough to 2-inch width. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese onto center of each ham piece. Fold ham over cheese to create a tight roll. Place ham roll near the end of each piece of breadstick dough, leaving a border. Fold dough over ham, pinching edges to seal. Repeat process for all ham pieces. Place calzones on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

MINI STUFFED PIZZA'S (CALZONES)



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My husband loves pepperoni pizza, but I'm more of a Hawaiian style, or sausage and green pepper lover. So rather than buy two every time we wanted Pizza, I came up with this simple recipe to make small individual sized stuffed pizza's that could be tailored to everyone's tastes. I have taken them to several get togethers and...

Provided by Marina Neff

Categories     Pizza

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough (or can make your own)
1 Large can(s) tomato sauce
1 Small can(s) tomato paste
1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
1 clove garlic, finely diced
4 Tbsp pizza seasoning (or make your own blend using rosemary,thyme,oregano,basil, & red pepper flakes)
salt and pepper to taste
favorite pizza toppings...
note* ideas for toppings : pepperoni, ital sausage, ham, pineapple, green peppers, mozzarella, cheddar, smoked gouda, feta cheese, mushrooms , etc)
note* can sub 1 - 2 jars of pizza sauce to save time in which case you don't need tomato sauce, paste, or pizza seasonings unless you wish to add extra herbs to your pizza

Steps:

  • 1. In large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in 1 tbsp of olive oil till onion is clear. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and heat till slow simmer. Add pizza seasoning, salt and pepper and cover... simmer for about 20 minutes or so or till sauce has thickened. then set aside to cool.
  • 2. Roll out pizza dough to about 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick and cut into rectangles roughly about the size of your hand ( can make them smaller if you want to use as an appetizer )
  • 3. Preheat oven to 425. Place pizza rectangles on a baking sheet. On each rectangle, spread about 2 to 3 tbsp pizza sauce , or til dough is covered to within a half inch from borders.
  • 4. top with your favorite toppings and fold over the crust empanada style. Seal edges and cut steam vents in the top. If making different kinds you can use a paring knife to mark each one different so you know which "pizza" is which.
  • 5. Pop them in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or till crust is a light golden brown. Let rest 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
  • 6. Some variations I've tried: sauteed mushrooms and green peppers, pepperoni, italian sausage, ham and pineapple, roasted veggie, Hamburger & cheddar, 4 cheese, just to name a few. If you choose, you can serve them with a small bowl of warmed up pizza sauce on the side for dipping
  • 7. If making the larger sized, you can get about 6 servings per tube of refridgerator pizza dough. Appetizer size you can get approximately 12 to 18 servings per tube.

MINI CHILI CALZONES



Mini Chili Calzones image

Wrapped in crescent dough, these easy mini calzones are filled with chili, bell pepper, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     HORMEL Chili

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, bell pepper and onion 10 minutes or until crisp; drain.
  • In bowl, combine chili, bacon mixture and hot sauce.
  • Roll out each package of crescent roll dough into rectangle; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 8 squares. Top 16 squares with chili mixture and cheese. Cover with remaining crescent dough squares. Pinch seams together. Tuck two sides of the square under and pinch the ends to form the shape of a football. Place on baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 678.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ARAYES (MINI MEAT CALZONES)



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A middle eastern dish, these are mini meat calzones. Serve these with hummus, arabic salad or pickles for mezze or starters. Please note, for baharat spice mix, you may go to Recipe #224763.

Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 20 wedges, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 g ground lamb (minced)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small tomatoes, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baharat mixed spice, Baharat Spice Blend
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
5 teaspoons lemon juice
50 g pine nuts, roasted
5 teaspoons olive oil
5 flat bread or 5 arabic bread

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4/350F/180°C.
  • In a large bowl, add in the minced lamb, with the chopped onion and tomato, crushed garlic, salt, spice mix, parsley, lemon juice and toasted pine nuts and mix well.
  • Cut bread into quarters.
  • Open up the quartered bread pieces and spread a heaped tablespoonful of meat mixture in a thin layer into one side of the bread and press down to close.
  • Brush both sides of the bread with oil.
  • Place on a baking tray and bake in the centre shelf of the oven for half an hour, turning once after 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with hummus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.4, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 91.2, Sodium 666.5, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 23.5

MINI CALZONES



Mini Calzones image

My husband and I love calzones and pepperoni rolls, and this is the best of both.

Provided by suzanne tischler

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can(s) biscuits (large flaky)
1 pkg pepperoni (sliced)
1 pkg mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 pkg ricotta cheese
olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • 1. On clean flat work surface put a few drops of extra virgin olive oil down.
  • 2. Open your can of biscuits, and flatten out.
  • 3. Add five pepperoni's to the biscuit.
  • 4. Add one tsp of ricotta cheese.
  • 5. Add a tbsp of mozzarella cheese.
  • 6. Fold over and seal biscuit by pinching the sides together.
  • 7. Bake: 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the calzones with olive oil before baking.
  • To make sure the calzones are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have pizza dough, you can use refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry dough.
  • Get creative with your fillings! You can use any combination of cheese, meats, vegetables, and herbs that you like.
  • Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Mini calzones are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party food, mini calzones are a great option.

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