Best 3 Mini Chili Calzones Recipes
**Savory Delight: Mini Chili Calzones – A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in a delectable journey with our tantalizing Mini Chili Calzones, where taste buds awaken to a harmonious blend of bold flavors. Picture a golden-brown pocket of crispy dough encasing a hearty filling of savory chili, oozing with melted cheese and a hint of zesty spices. Each bite promises a symphony of textures, from the tender dough to the tender beef and beans, complemented by the richness of cheese and the vibrant kick of chili seasonings. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our two irresistible recipes: the Classic Mini Chili Calzones and the Vegetarian Mini Chili Calzones, both promising a delightful experience for every palate.
MINI CALZONES
Sponsored by Classico® Pasta Sauce. These little pockets of pizza are perfect finger food. Enjoy them as an appetizer before an Italian feast, or as an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love--just add a hearty salad. A few shortcut ingredients in the recipe, including store-bought garlicky tomato sauce, save you time without skimping on flavor.
Provided by Elena Besser
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 mini calzones
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with the semolina and set aside.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough into a round that is about 12 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 8 rounds with a 3 1/2- to 4-inch biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Dust with flour and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the cheese blend, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, scallions and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place 3 slices of the pepperoni on one half of each round of dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Top each round with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
- Brush the egg wash around the edges of one dough round using your finger or a pastry brush. Gently fold the dough over the filling to enclose and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
- Brush the tops of the calzones with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through for even baking.
- While the calzones bake, heat the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Place the calzones on a platter with the sauce and serve immediately.
MINI PEPPERONI CALZONES
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
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.
MINI CHEESE CALZONES
Very easy recipe to prepare with kiddos. Nothing like the happy gleam in their eye when you compliment their excellent cooking skills.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 12 calzones, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Unwrap the string cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise. Open or unroll the bread-stick dough and separate it into 12 rectangles. Coil a rectangle of bread-stick dough around a piece of cheese stick as if you were wrapping it with yarn. Completely cover the cheese, tucking the dough ends under and pinching them to seal closed. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Place the dough-covered cheese on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the mini calzones until they are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove them from the baking sheet and serve at once with a bowl of marinara or pizza sauce for dunking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 351.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7
Tips:
- When making the dough, be sure to knead it until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to ensure that the calzones are light and fluffy.
- If you don't have chili on hand, you can use your favorite ground meat or sausage. Just be sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the calzones.
- Feel free to get creative with the toppings. You can add anything from cheese and sour cream to guacamole and salsa.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the calzones. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Serve the calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Mini chili calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying treat, give these mini chili calzones a try.
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