Texmexcalzones Recipes

THREE-CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for diffused indirect heat by building the hot coals evenly around the perimeter of the grill. Remove the center ring from the grill grate and insert a medium cast-iron skillet. Invert another larger cast-iron skillet over the top. This acts as a pizza oven for your outdoor grill. (If using a gas grill, heat to medium-high heat.)
• For the calzone dough: Add the flour, honey, salt and yeast to a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Then add 1 3/4 cups room temperature water and the olive oil and pulse again until the dough comes together into a rough ball and rides around the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until a smooth elastic ball forms. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and place each in a quart-sized deli container or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag with a drizzle of olive oil. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight and up to 5 days. This makes enough for 3 calzones. Save the extra dough in the freezer for another time. It will last up to 2 months.
• When ready to use, remove the dough from the refrigerator and take it out of its storage vessel while still cold. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.
• For the cheese mixture: In the meantime, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino and herbs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• To make the calzones: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 2 balls of dough into 6-inch rounds. Spoon half of the cheese mixture onto each round, spreading it evenly but leaving a 1-inch border, then fold each round over in half. Crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers to seal it and place them onto the inverted cast-iron. Cover the grill and bake for 15 minutes. Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the calzones with extra-virgin olive oil, cover the grill and bake until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, another 5 minutes.
• Remove from the grill and let sit for a few minutes before digging in!
• (Alternatively, you can place the calzones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a 375 degrees F oven until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes before eating.)

TEX-MEX CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high. Add ground turkey; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and next 5 ingredients to pan; cook 4f minutes or til veggies are crisp-tender. Remove from heat and stir in salsa.
• Unroll dough; divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6x4 inch rectangle. Working with one rectangle at a time, spoon about 1/2 c turkey mixture on one side of the dough. Top with 3 T cheese. Fold dough over turkey, and press edges together with a fork to seal.
• Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Bake at 425 for 12 min or til browned. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

EASY MEXICAN CALZONES

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
• BROWN beef in large skillet; drain.
• Add chilies, water and seasoning mix; mix well PLACE unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold.
• Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles.
• Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle.
• Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each.
• Dampen edge of crust with water.
• Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork.
• Place on ungreased baking sheet.
• BAKE for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Garnish suggestions: salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions.

CLASSIC MEAT LOVER'S CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
• Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and knead for 1-2 minutes to smooth and encourage gluten development. Shape the dough into a ball.
• Drizzle the olive oil in a clean large bowl. Add the dough ball and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• While the dough is rising, make the filling: Add the sausage to a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 portions, then roll each into and round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
• Spread ¼ of the sauce over one half of each dough round, leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border along the edge. Top each one with 2 slices of ham, 5 pepperoni, ¼ of the sausage and onion mixture, and ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella cheese.
• Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the egg wash on the border of the dough, fold the other half over, and press the edges together. Starting from one corner, fold the dough over itself in a twist. Tuck the other corner underneath. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash and score the tops with a knife to allow steam to escape.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• Serve the calzones with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
• Enjoy!

SHEET PAN CALZONE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray and lay out half of the pizza dough on the pan, stretching it to make sure the dough reaches the edges.
• Pour the marinara sauce over the dough and spread evenly with a spoon, leaving about an inch (2 cm) at the edges.
• Top evenly with the mozzarella.
• On the first vertical quarter of the pan, sprinkle the cheddar and Parmesan.
• On the second quarter, add the pepperoni and sausage.
• In the third quarter, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives.
• On the last quarter, add the ham and pineapple.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Place the remaining dough over the topped pizza. Fold the bottom edge of dough over the top edge and pinch to seal the edges.
• Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Use a paring knife to cut 2 vents on top of the pizza.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!