Best 7 Quick And Easy Meatball Calzones Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our collection of quick and easy meatball calzone recipes. These delectable pockets of flavor are bursting with savory meatballs, a symphony of cheeses, and a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices, wrapped in a golden-brown, crispy crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, these calzones offer a delightful combination of convenience and culinary magic. With variations ranging from classic Italian flavors to unique fusion twists, our recipes cater to every taste bud.

Savor the classic Meatball Calzone with a hearty filling of juicy meatballs, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, all wrapped in a flaky crust. For a spicy kick, try the Spicy Meatball Calzone, featuring a blend of chili flakes and jalapeños.

If you're a fan of creamy fillings, the Creamy Spinach and Meatball Calzone is a must-try. With a luscious filling of sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, and tender meatballs, this calzone is a symphony of flavors and textures.

For a vegetarian delight, the Vegetarian Meatball Calzone is a delightful option. Made with a filling of hearty lentil meatballs, roasted vegetables, and a medley of cheeses, this calzone is both satisfying and nutritious.

And for those who love a taste of the Mediterranean, the Greek Meatball Calzone is a journey in itself. Featuring a flavorful filling of seasoned meatballs, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, this calzone is a delightful blend of Greek flavors.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure your calzones turn out perfect every time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process with ease.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure with our quick and easy meatball calzone recipes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible pockets of savory goodness!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY MEATBALL CALZONES



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Meatball Calzones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 calzones, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in sauce undrained
8 ounces frozen cooked meatballs, thawed, and quartered
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine tomatoes with their sauce, meatballs, and basil in medium bowl, and set aside.
  • Place 1 pie crust on prepared baking sheet, and spoon half of the meatball mixture evenly over half of the crust, leaving a 1 inch border around edge of crust.
  • Sprinkle with half of cheese.
  • Fold crust in half to enclose filling, pinch the edges together to seal, and cut slits in top of crust with knife to vent.
  • Repeat with remaining crust, meatball mixture, and remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes , or until golden brown.
  • Cut each calzone into 3 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 451.6, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5, Protein 9.8

MEATBALL CALZONES



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My family can't get enough of this savory entree. We have to have it at least once a month, or everyone goes through withdrawal. Leftovers freeze well for a quick meal later. -Cori Cooper Flagstaff, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 3 calzones (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
3 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Additional Italian seasoning
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Reduce heat to 350°., On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spoon a third of the meatballs and mozzarella cheese down the center of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

FAST AND EASY MEATBALL CALZONES



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These are quick and easy and so yummy. They are made from pre-made pizza crusts and frozen meatballs, I use foster farms. Once you try them you'll want to keep coming back for more!! Once you get used to making this you can start adding your own ingredients to it like mushrooms or green peppers or onions. I do advise to cook up the peppers and onions first.

Provided by ChristineD 22

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 frozen italian style turkey meatballs
2 pre-made pullsbury prepared pizza crust
2 cups mozzarella cheese
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Bake or fry meatballs according to package instructions, then cut in half.
  • Roll out pizza crusts on floured surface, press out to stretch.
  • Sprinkle one cup of cheese down the center of each pizza crust.
  • Spoon spaghetti sauce over cheese, just enough to cover.
  • Place 1/2 of the meatballs on top of the sauce on each pizza crust.
  • Sprinkle each with italian seasoning.
  • Fold dough over filling, pressing edges firmly to seal.
  • Place seam side down on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Heat the leftover spaghetti sauce to serve with calzones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.4, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 1718.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.9, Protein 21.6

SPINACH AND MEATBALL CALZONES



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Store-bought dough, plenty of fresh spinach, and meatballs and sauce reserved from 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs make this an easy, winning meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet and brushing
10 ounces baby spinach
Coarse salt and ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 pound store-bought pizza dough (thawed if frozen), cut into 4 equal pieces
8 meatballs, halved, and 1 1/2 cups sauce reserved from 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add spinach and season with salt; cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer spinach to a fine-mesh sieve and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into an 8-inch round. In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, reserved meatballs and sauce, cheese, and red-pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper. With a slotted spoon, divide mixture among bottom halves of dough rounds, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold top half of each round over filling and roll and pinch edges to seal. Carefully transfer calzones to baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until calzones are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g

QUICK CALZONES



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Leftover meat sauce makes a hearty calzone that tastes like it's made from scratch. Top the calzones with a sprinkling of Parmesan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup Three-Meat Sauce
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Spread 1/4 cup sauce over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge; top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet., Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MEATBALL PARMESAN CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pizza dough, marinara sauce, frozen party sized meatballs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, black pepper, egg, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz pizza dough
8 tablespoons marinara sauce
16 frozen party sized meatballs, thawed
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
fresh basil
black pepper, for topping
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Enjoy!
  • Bake calzones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground meat. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your calzones.
  • Season the meatball mixture well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful filling.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling. This will create a gooey, melted center.
  • Roll out the dough thinly. This will help the calzones cook evenly.
  • Brush the calzones with olive oil before baking. This will help them brown nicely.
  • Serve the calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing are all great options.

Conclusion:

Meatball calzones are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these meatball calzones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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