Best 7 Pepperoni Cheese Bread Calzone Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible Pepperoni Cheese Bread Calzone, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the savory flavors of pepperoni, melted cheese, and a golden-brown crust. This delectable dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a satisfying meal. Our comprehensive guide provides two exceptional recipes: a traditional Pepperoni Cheese Bread Calzone and a mouthwatering Ham and Cheese Calzone. Both recipes are crafted with simple, fresh ingredients and offer step-by-step instructions to ensure success in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied.

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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.

BROCCOLI, PEPPERONI AND THREE CHEESE CALZONES



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These Italian breads remind me of a folded-over pizza. They are filled with such yummy ingredients!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ heads fresh broccoli
⅔ cup shredded provolone cheese
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced pepperoni
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, proof the yeast by blending it with 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let stand until it bubbles.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend in the one tablespoon of olive oil by rubbing the mixture between the palms of your hands. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add proofed yeast mixture and work in by hand. Gradually add the remaining warm water. Blend well and gather into a ball.
  • Place one teaspoon of olive oil on a wooden board. Knead dough on board until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Meanwhile, prepare calzone filling: separate the broccoli tops from the stalks. Soak in cool water with 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Rinse in cool water. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well and chop into small pieces. Place in large bowl with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepperoni, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Punch down dough and knead for one minute. Divide into six equal pieces. On a floured board, roll each section into a 8x10 inch rectangle.
  • In a small bowl combine the beaten egg and water. On the long side of the dough, place 2/3 cup filling in a strip one inch away from the edges of the dough. Flatten the filling with a spoon. Brush egg mixture over edges of dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Fold edges under 1/4 inch. Seal edges.
  • Sprinkle two 12x16 inch baking pans with cornmeal. Place three calzones on each baking pan. Brush remaining egg mixture on top of calzones. Prick tops of calzones with toothpick, making holes 1/2 inch apart on top of dough.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1660.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 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.

PEPPERONI CHEESE BREAD / CALZONE



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This recipe uses a scone/damper dough for the bread, so no major kneading or waiting around for dough to rise. What you use to fill it is limited only by your imagination - pepperoni, ham, chicken, whatever takes your fancy! Note: you can make self-raising flour by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt.

Provided by Dottygumdrop

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups self-raising flour, sifted (see note)
1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried)
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
250 g cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
200 g sliced mushrooms, sauteed (or tinned)
200 g pepperoni slices (or ham, chicken, etc)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine flour and oregano in a large bowl. Combine sour cream and milk and stir in to dry ingredients. Mix quickly to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a lightly-floured surface. Knead gently, then press or roll dough into a rectangle shape, about 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.
  • Beat cream cheese with milk until smooth. Spread evenly over dough, leaving a 1cm (1/2 inch) border. Top the cream cheese with pepperoni slices, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Brush the beaten egg around the border, then fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Place the bread on a lightly-greased (or lined) baking tray. Cut a few slits across the top of the dough and brush with extra beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a hot oven (200C/400F) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with a green salad or slice into finger food size snacks.

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 CHEESE BREAD



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As a stay-at-home mother of two little girls, I pack a lot of activity into my days. The bread machine makes it a snap to turn out this attractive loaf that gets its zip from cayenne pepper, pepperoni and Mexican cheese. -Dusti Christensen, Goodridge, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup chopped pepperoni

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 9 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the cheese and pepperoni. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in foil and place in freezer bag. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PEPPERONI BREAD



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Everyone loves this! It's so easy and always comes out wonderful. Who could resist the delicious taste of pizza?

Provided by Martha Katz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Roll frozen bread dough out into a rectangle. Brush dough with beaten egg. Arrange pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the dough. Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning. Roll up dough like a jelly roll and pinch seam to seal; place, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, brush the calzone with olive oil before baking.
  • To prevent the cheese from leaking out, make sure to seal the edges of the calzone tightly.
  • If you don't have pizza dough, you can use puff pastry or even crescent roll dough.
  • Feel free to get creative with your fillings. You can add any type of cheese, meat, or vegetables that you like.
  • Serve the calzone with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

This pepperoni cheese bread calzone is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its crispy crust, gooey cheese, and flavorful pepperoni, this calzone is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this pepperoni cheese bread calzone a try. You won't be disappointed!

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