Best 6 Spinach And Cheese Mini Calzones Recipe By Tasty Recipes
Indulge in the delectable Spinach and Cheese Mini Calzones, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized treats are crafted with a golden brown and flaky crust, enveloping a savory filling of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, along with the vibrant green of fresh spinach. Each morsel offers a burst of flavors complemented by the aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a quick lunch option, or craving a satisfying snack, these mini calzones are the perfect culinary companion. Dive into the detailed recipes provided, which include variations such as using frozen spinach, incorporating sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy twist, or adding a touch of spice with red pepper flakes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, flour, grated parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, sugar, olive oil, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, oil, fresh parsley
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Snacks
Yield 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a liquid measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a bowl, add 3 cups (375 g) of the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to combine. Pour the yeast water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms into a ball.
- Use remaining flour for dusting the surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto your floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is tight and form the dough into a ball.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Place the dough in the bowl.
- Cover, let rise for 1 hour in a warm area, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Flour the surface. Flip bowl over surface and let the dough fall out of the bowl. Cut the dough into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Roll into balls.
- Begin forming the dough into a circle about ½-inch (1-cm) thick and 5 inches (12-cm) wide, making sure the middle of the circle is not too thin. Repeat with the other balls of dough.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on to the center of the dough.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella, then 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt.
- Fold the dough over the fillings and seal. Pinch the edge of the dough together and fold back. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
- Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 365˚F (185˚C).
- Fry the calzones 2 at a time for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Place a bowl filled with the rest of the tomato sauce on the plate.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 2 grams
HAWAIIAN MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pizza dough, ham, swiss cheese, pineapple, ricotta cheese, green onion, poppy seed, egg, water
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Appetizers
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
- With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
- Layer ham, swiss, pineapple, 1 tablespoon ricotta, and ½ tablespoon green onion.
- Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake calzones at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams
UNBELIEVABLE SPINACH CALZONES
Delicious, satisfying, and very easy to make. My kids will even eat spinach this way! We serve them with warmed spaghetti sauce to dip them in and a salad. Yum!
Provided by Tosha Fields
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and spinach. Set aside.
- Divide the bread dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out to about an 8 inch circle. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the ricotta filling onto each circle, fold over and seal the edges. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely browned on the tops and bottoms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1199.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SPINACH ARTICHOKE CALZONE
Taken from 30 minutes meals on the Food Network. Makes 4 calzones, but half a calzone is usually enough for 1.
Provided by UW4Life
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Roll each pizza dough out on a cookie sheet, and halve each cross-wise.
- Spread 1/2 cup mozzarella and up to 1/4 of filling on each rectangle.
- Work on just half of the surface of each rectangle of dough, then fold dough over top of filling and pinch edges firmly to seal. If your dough tears, remove a little of the filling and repair.
- Bake the calzones for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown all over.
- Serve calzones with warm tomato or pizza sauce for dunking.
MINI CHEESE CALZONES
Very easy recipe to prepare with kiddos. Nothing like the happy gleam in their eye when you compliment their excellent cooking skills.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 12 calzones, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Unwrap the string cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise. Open or unroll the bread-stick dough and separate it into 12 rectangles. Coil a rectangle of bread-stick dough around a piece of cheese stick as if you were wrapping it with yarn. Completely cover the cheese, tucking the dough ends under and pinching them to seal closed. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Place the dough-covered cheese on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the mini calzones until they are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove them from the baking sheet and serve at once with a bowl of marinara or pizza sauce for dunking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 351.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7
CHICKEN BACON RANCH MINI CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, ranch packet, red onion, bacon, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, water
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Appetizers
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
- With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, ranch packet, red onion, and bacon.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on the rolled out dough. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture.
- Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake calzones at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- If you don't have refrigerated pizza dough, you can make your own. There are many recipes available online, or you can buy frozen pizza dough from the store.
- To make sure the calzones are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the pizza dough into circles.
- You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked ground beef, sausage, or vegetables.
- If you want a crispy crust, brush the calzones with olive oil before baking.
Conclusion:
Spinach and cheese mini calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen for later.
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