Mini Cheese Calzones

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Irresistibly golden and packed with cheesy perfection, these Mini Cheese Calzones make the ultimate appetizer or snack for any gathering. Crafted with store-bought or homemade pizza dough, these bite-sized delights are filled with a creamy trio of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, enhanced with Italian seasoning and a hint of garlic. Sealed to perfection and brushed with olive oil for a golden, flaky finish, these calzones bake up in just 15 minutes for quick and easy comfort food. Perfectly portioned for dipping, they're best served warm with marinara sauce on the side for an indulgent, crowd-pleasing experience. Whether you’re hosting a party or craving a cheesy treat, these mini calzones are sure to impress!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 1 lb Pizza dough
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour (for rolling)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Marinara sauce (for dipping)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

3. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll scraps as needed to get 8-10 circles.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until well-mixed.

5. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.

6. Fold the dough in half over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges firmly to seal, then crimp with a fork for extra security.

7. Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil to help them brown beautifully in the oven.

8. Arrange the calzones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.

10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

11. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (193.0g)

Calories		438
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.0 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	12.5 g	63%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		94 mg	31%
Sodium		859 mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate		31.8 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.7 g	10%
	Total Sugars	3.3 g
Protein		25.1 g	50%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		468 mg	36%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		269 mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1648 cal (47.5%%)

Protein: 804 cal (23.2%%)

Carbs: 1016 cal (29.3%%)