Best 7 Pee Wee Pepperoni Calzones Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of homemade Pee-Wee Pepperoni Calzones, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful parcels of joy are crafted with a soft and airy dough enveloping a savory filling of pepperoni, melted cheese, and a zesty marinara sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer the classic combination of pepperoni and cheese or crave a more adventurous twist with additional fillings like mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Dive into the step-by-step guide to create your own mouthwatering Pee-Wee Pepperoni Calzones, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or a fun family activity.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI CALZONES



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Pepperoni and ricotta calzones are jam-packed with filling. For this recipe I use our easy No Knead pizza dough! It bakes up golden brown and delicious. Don't forget extra sauce for dipping!

Provided by Nick Evans

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds prepared pizza dough
4-6 tablespoons marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
8 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces pepperoni, sliced
8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
For the egg wash:
1 large egg wash
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Divide the dough: Using the prepared pizza dough, split the dough into 4 evenly sized balls for large calzones or 6 for smaller ones. Work with one dough ball at a time and keep the remaining dough balls covered so they don't dry out.
  • Roll out the dough: Transfer dough ball to a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin roll it out until you have a circle that is 6-8 inches in diameter, again depending on size you are looking for. If you are making four larger calzones, I would shoot for around 8 inches in diameter. If making the smaller version go for 6-inches. Roll out all the dough balls, so you can have an assembly line when it comes to time to fill the calzones. In the end you should have what looks like 4 to 6 mini pizza crusts waiting to be filled.
  • Brush with egg wash: Once your calzones are sealed, make the egg wash. Add the egg and 1 tablespoon of water in small bowl and beat with a fork until combined. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the top of the calzones.
  • To Serve: Serve the calzones while warm with extra marinara for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1197 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize 4-6 calzones, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CALZONE



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This recipe can be split in half for 2 regular calzones. We fill them with anything. They are delicious!

Provided by D Adams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon dry milk powder
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
¾ cup pizza sauce
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, chopped
1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place water, salt, bread flour, dry milk, sugar, and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle.
  • After cycle ends, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface; shape into a 16 x 10 inch rectangle. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix together chopped pepperoni and mozzarella. Spoon pizza sauce in a stripe down the center of dough lengthwise; add sausage and cheese filling. Make diagonal cuts 1 1/2 inches apart down each side, cutting within a 1/2 inch of the filling. Criss cross strips over filling, sealing with water. Brush top with melted butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 623.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI CHEESE STUFFED CALZONE



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This is a great, tasty big calzone! I used one can of Pillsbury pizza dough (about 13.5 ounces) which is a great way to make this calzone quickly. I made one large calzone which was divided to serve two people.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sausage, ground
1 lb pizza dough, thawed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, drained well
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup pepperoni slice, cooked
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce, to dip, heated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven and pizza stone (if available) to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large grill plan, cook sausage until browned. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, seasonings, pepperoni and cooked sausage. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Roll dough out to a 15" circle on a pizza paddle or baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal. It doesn't have to be a perfect circle.
  • Spread meat and cheese filling over 1 side of the dough. Leave at least 1-inch of the edge without filling to ensure a tight seal.
  • Lift 1 side of dough and fold over so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon, and pinch the edges together to seal, using a fork to press edges together. Remove any excess dough which isn't needed for the seal.
  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle some parmesan cheese over top.
  • Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to release.
  • Transfer calzone from pizza pad to pizza stone in oven.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until puffed up golden brown.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Heat the marinara sauce in the microwave for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.8, Fat 93.5, SaturatedFat 38.8, Cholesterol 231.5, Sodium 3236.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 62.9

PEPPERONI CALZONES



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My family loves my pepperoni calzones and I make them on weekends and it is so easy to make it and it is so delicious and tasty and cheesy.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Pizza

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tube pillsbury french loaf dough (unbaked)
1 jar(s) pizza sauce
1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
40 slice pepperoni
1 egg white, lightly beaten
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place foil or parchment paper on a large baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. Unroll the loaf on the cookie sheet. Cut it into 4 rectangles. Spread 2 Tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom half of each rectangle. Leave a little border of dough on the bottom and sides so you'll have room to seal all the goodness inside. Place a heaping 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Layer 10 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Fold the top of the dough over the filling on the bottom half, pressing the edges to seal. Seal the edges again with a fork. If stuff is leaking out, it's OK. Cut three slits in each calzone, to let the steam escape. Brush the tops with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds or Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving with the additional (warm) marinara sauce for dipping.

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.

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.

SCRUMPTIOUS SAUSAGE CALZONES



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This recipe is adapted from one published in Taste of Home magazine. It's delightful in that you can substitute, add or remove the filling ingredients to suit your particular tastes. Enjoy! Prep time doesn't include 1 hour dough rising time. My children (ages 5 & 4) LOVE this recipe - no complaints about the spinach! HOORAY!

Provided by WJKing

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup water (110-115 F)
3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 -3 1/4 cups flour (I make one of the three cups whole wheat flour)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained
15 ounces low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornmeal
mushroom, sliced or chopped (optional)
onion, chopped (optional)
additional olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water& milk.
  • Add oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
  • Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface& knead until smooth& elastic- approx.
  • 6-8 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
  • Cover& let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain.
  • Add spinach, cheeses, parsley& pepper; mix well.
  • (mushrooms, onions, etc. can be added at this point) Punch down dough; divide into six pieces.
  • On floured surface, roll each piece into 8" circle.
  • Top each w/ 2/3 c.
  • filling.
  • Fold dough over filling; pinch to seal.
  • Place on greased baking sheets that have been sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Brush tops lightly with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.6, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 1668.1, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5, Protein 33.7

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't overstuff the calzones, or they will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the calzones on a greased baking sheet.
  • Be careful not to overcook the calzones, or the crust will become dry and brittle.
  • Serve the calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Pee Wee Pepperoni Calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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