Best 5 Quick Calzones Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's also delicious and satisfying? Look no further than calzones! These Italian-inspired pockets of dough are filled with a variety of savory ingredients, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. In this article, we'll share two mouthwatering calzone recipes that are sure to become family favorites. Our classic calzone recipe features a traditional filling of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and ham, while our veggie calzone recipe is packed with fresh vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Both recipes are simple to make and can be customized to your liking, so you can create the perfect calzone for your taste.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

QUICK PEPPERONI CALZONES



Quick Pepperoni Calzones image

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.

QUICK SPINACH-RICOTTA CALZONES



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Go deep this Super Bowl Sunday: Serve calzones. These Italian turnovers are perfect 'finger food' -- no knife and fork required. And because the recipes use refrigerated rolls, it's an easy score. All you have to do is make the fillings.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (11.3 ounce) can refrigerated dinner rolls, at room temperature
Cornmeal for rolling
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Olive oil, for brushing
Your favorite marinara-style pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Separate rolls onto a cornmeal-sprinkled work surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest while preparing filling.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until tender and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach, garlic and nutmeg; saute, breaking up large clumps with a wooden spoon, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in ricotta. Let cool; stir in remaining cheeses.
  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Sprinkling with cornmeal as necessary, roll out each roll into a 7-inch circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of filling just below the center line, leaving a 1-inch border along the bottom half of the dough circle. Spoon filling just below the center line of the circle of dough, leaving a border along the bottom half of the circle. With wet fingertips, moisten the bottom border. Fold dough over filling and press edges together. Thoroughly seal by using fingertips to crimp and flute the edges or by pressing with the tines of a fork. Place on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. (At this point, can be frozen up to 2 weeks.)
  • Brush tops with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 16 minutes (longer if frozen). Let cool slightly and serve with warm marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

QUICK SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPER CALZONES



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Go deep this Super Bowl Sunday: Serve calzones. These Italian turnovers are perfect 'finger food' -- no knife and fork required. And because the recipes use refrigerated rolls, it's an easy score. All you have to do is make the fillings.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (11.3 ounce) can refrigerated dinner rolls, at room temperature
Cornmeal for rolling
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from its casing
Olive oil, for sauteing, if necessary
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ large yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into small dice
½ large red bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into small dice
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Olive oil, for brushing
Your favorite marinara-style pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Separate rolls onto a cornmeal-sprinkled work surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest while preparing filling.
  • Fry sausage in a 12-inch skillet, breaking it up into small bits with a spoon, until it loses its raw color, about 5 minutes. Depending on the amount of fat in the pan, drain or add oil to equal about 2 Tbs. Add onion and peppers; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic. Transfer to a bowl. Cool to room temperature; stir in cheeses and optional parsley.
  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Sprinkling with cornmeal as necessary, roll out each roll into a 7-inch circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of filling just below the center line, leaving a 1-inch border along the bottom half of the dough circle. Spoon filling just below the center line of the circle of dough, leaving a border along the bottom half of the circle. With wet fingertips, moisten the bottom border. Fold dough over filling and press edges together. Thoroughly seal by using fingertips to crimp and flute the edges or by pressing with the tines of a fork. Place on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. (At this point, can be frozen up to 2 weeks.)
  • Brush tops with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 16 minutes (longer if frozen). Let cool slightly and serve with warm marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 896.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into circles. This will help to prevent the dough from tearing.
  • Make sure the dough is rolled out thinly. This will help the calzones to cook evenly.
  • Don't overload the calzones with fillings. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and seal.
  • Be careful not to overcook the calzones. They should be cooked until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With so many different fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a calzone that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give calzones a try!

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