Calzones In a Pinch

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6
Quick and Easy Calzones In a Pinch Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 ounces cooked , cubed chicken breast meat
1 tomato , seeded and diced
1 can mushroom stems and pieces , drained
1 can sliced ripe olives , drained
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 frozen double pie crust , thawed
1 package cream cheese , softened - divided
1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed - divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
695
Sugar
10g
Fat
46g
If you're craving pizza but don't want to deal with the hassle of making homemade dough, calzones are a great alternative! These half-moon shaped 'pockets' are filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, chicken, cheese, and veggies, then baked until golden brown and crispy. The beauty of calzones is that they can be filled with almost anything you like, making them a versatile and fun recipe to play around with. Serve alongside a simple green salad or some steamed veggies for a well-rounded meal that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding onion during the last few minutes of cooking. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
3.Stir in chicken, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and spaghetti sauce.
4.Add mozzarella, Cheddar, Parmesan cheeses, and half of the cream cheese into the meat mixture, stirring until well blended.
5.Roll out each pie crust on a lightly floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter.
6.Spread some of the remaining softened cream cheese onto one side of each pie crust.
7.Spoon half of the meat mixture over the cream cheese on each pie crust.
8.Fold each crust in half over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
9.Brush each calzone with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
10.Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

PROS

Calzones are a fun alternative to traditional pizza and can be customized with any filling you like! This recipe is easy to whip up on a busy weeknight and is sure to please the whole family.

Leftovers can be easily reheated for a quick lunch the next day.

CONS

Calzones can be quite heavy and high in calories due to the cheese and dough.
It is best to serve them with a side of veggies or a salad to balance out the meal.

The recipe calls for using a frozen pie crust, which may not be as fresh and flavorful as homemade crust.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not the healthiest, it does provide a good amount of protein from the ground beef and chicken.
Tomatoes and mushrooms are a great source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium.
Using part-skim mozzarella cheese can help to reduce the calorie and fat content of the recipe.

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