Best 6 Mini Pepperoni Calzones Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Mini Pepperoni Calzones, where flavors dance on your palate. These bite-sized treats are crafted with a golden-brown, flaky crust that shatters at the first bite, revealing a symphony of melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and a burst of zesty marinara sauce. Each calzone is a miniature masterpiece, perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick and satisfying snack.

Our curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of calzone variations to tantalize your taste buds:

1. **Classic Mini Pepperoni Calzones:** Experience the timeless combination of pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, enveloped in a perfectly baked crust.

2. **Veggie Delight Mini Calzones:** For a vegetarian twist, delight in a medley of roasted vegetables, spinach, and creamy ricotta cheese, encased in a golden crust.

3. **BBQ Chicken Mini Calzones:** Satisfy your cravings with tender BBQ chicken, gooey cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce, all wrapped in a crispy crust.

4. **Buffalo Chicken Mini Calzones:** Spice things up with a fiery filling of buffalo chicken, ranch dressing, and crumbled blue cheese, encased in a perfectly browned crust.

5. **Spinach and Feta Mini Calzones:** Discover a harmonious balance of flavors with spinach, feta cheese, and a touch of garlic, all nestled within a flaky crust.

6. **Chorizo and Bean Mini Calzones:** Embark on a culinary adventure with a filling of chorizo, black beans, and a blend of Mexican spices, wrapped in a golden-brown crust.

7. **Mini Calzones with Nutella and Banana:** Treat yourself to a sweet delight with a filling of Nutella, ripe bananas, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts, encased in a crispy crust.

8. **Apple and Brie Mini Calzones:** Experience a sweet and savory symphony with a filling of thinly sliced apples, brie cheese, and a drizzle of honey, all wrapped in a flaky crust.

With so many tantalizing options, our Mini Pepperoni Calzones are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey of flavors with these delectable treats. Your taste buds will thank you!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

MINI CALZONES



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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

1/2 cup semolina flour or cornmeal
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen and at room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 thin slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces)
2 cups roasted garlic tomato sauce, such as Classico® Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

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.

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

QUICK PEPPERONI CALZONES



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This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. -Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup pasta sauce with meat
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pepperoni, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle; top each with a scant 1/3 cup pepperoni mixture. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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.

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:

  • Choose the Right Dough: Opt for a pizza dough that is soft and pliable, allowing for easy stretching and shaping.
  • Stretch Dough Thinly: Roll out the dough thinly to achieve a crispy outer layer and a tender, airy interior.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Calzones: Ensure there is ample room for the pepperoni and cheese to spread out and melt evenly.
  • Seal the Calzones Properly: Press the edges of the dough together firmly to prevent the filling from seeping out during baking.
  • Brush with Olive Oil: Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil before baking to create a golden-brown crust.
  • Bake at High Temperature: Bake the calzones at a high temperature (450°F) to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the filling molten.
  • Serve with Marinara Sauce: Pair the calzones with a flavorful marinara sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Conclusion:

These mini pepperoni calzones are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of pizza and bread pockets. By following the tips and tricks outlined above, you can create perfectly crispy and flavorful calzones that are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy these delicious bites as a satisfying snack, appetizer, or main course, and let the tantalizing aroma of melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and aromatic herbs fill your kitchen.

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