Best 5 Weeknight Calzones Recipes

MINI CALZONES

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.

20 HOMEMADE CALZONES

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a calzone in 30 minutes or less!

BROCCOLI CALZONES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Form calzones: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece out, first to a 3-by-4-inch oval, then stretch again, this time to a 6-by-8-inch oval. (Let dough rest a few minutes if too elastic to work with.)
• Stir cheeses into cooled broccoli mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Assemble calzones: Spread a rounded 1/2 cup broccoli mixture over half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; fold over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal. With a paring knife, cut 2 slits in the top of each calzone.
• Using a wide metal spatula with a thin blade, transfer calzones to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or waxed paper; reshape if needed.
• Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.

WEEKNIGHT CALZONES

Steps:

• Turn toaster oven to convection bake at 400 degrees (or bake at 425 degrees). Saute vegetables for a few minutes in a little oil until just tender. Cut bread dough loaf into fourths and form each piece into a ball. Roll each ball into a flat 8- to 10-inch circle. Mix garlic into marinara sauce. On half of each circle, spread 1?4 cup sauce, leaving a 1?2 inch around the edge. On top of sauce, place 1 cup vegetables, 1?2 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, olives, and some meat. Fold each dough half over filling to form a semicircle; pinch closed all the way around. Brush each calzone with 1?2 tablespoon olive oil. Pour remaining oil on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Makes 4 servings.

QUICK AND EASY CALZONES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Roll out the pizza crust, and cut it into 6 equal-sized squares.
• In the middle of each square, place a portion of the marinara sauce, shredded cheese, and 4 pepperoni slices.
• Fold the dough over into a triangle, and use a fork to press along the edges of the triangle to seal it closed.
• Place Calzones onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the top of each Calzone with butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
• Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.