Mini Ham Cheese Calzone Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions; shape each into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each dough ball into a flat circle and roll out into an 8- or 9-inch circle.
• Place 2 prosciutto slices on one half of each circle of dough, leaving a 1-inch empty border. Spoon ricotta cheese on prosciutto. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Top with chopped ham, mozzarella slices, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Moisten edge of dough with a bit of water using your fingertip. Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling and lightly seal edges. Crimp the edges up to completely seal the calzone.
• Sprinkle lined baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer calzones to baking sheet. Cut several small slits in the top of the crust with the tip of a knife to allow for venting.
• Beat egg with water to make egg wash. Brush the calzones with egg wash. Dust with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Remove excess cornmeal and grated cheese from around calzones to avoid smoke from the hot oven.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Serve with heated marinara sauce for dipping.

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Unroll one pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet; shape into a 14x11-in. rectangle. Spread half of the ricotta cheese lengthwise on half of the dough to within 1 in. of the edges. , Sprinkle with half of the pepperoni, ham and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining crust and filling ingredients. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Cut into slices. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

HAM 'N CHEESE CALZONES RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Unroll pizza dough onto lightly floured surface; press into 18x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rectangles.
• Top with ham to within 1/2 inch of edges, cutting ham slices as necessary to form even layer. Combine cheese and dressing; spread over ham. Top with tomatoes.
• Fold dough rectangles crosswise in half; seal edges with fork. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 17 min. or until golden brown.

MINI CALZONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Unroll breadstick dough; separate into 12 sticks. Cut each crosswise in half; flatten each piece to 1-inch-wide strip.
• Spoon 1 tsp. mozzarella onto center of each ham slice; roll up tightly. Place 1 ham roll near one end of each dough strip. Fold dough over ham; pinch edges together to seal. Place on baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.

THREE-CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Make the filling: Mix the mozzarella, ricotta, basil, scallions, 1/4 cup parmesan and the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl until combined. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 7-to-8-inch round.
• Spoon one-quarter of the filling onto one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with some of the beaten egg; fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the calzones with the remaining beaten egg and cut 2 slits in the top of each to let steam escape. Sprinkle the calzones with the remaining 2 teaspoons parmesan, then bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce, the salami and giardiniera.

MINI HAM & CHEESE CALZONES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F. Unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks crosswise in half; flatten dough to 2-inch width. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese onto center of each ham piece. Fold ham over cheese to create a tight roll. Place ham roll near the end of each piece of breadstick dough, leaving a border. Fold dough over ham, pinching edges to seal. Repeat process for all ham pieces. Place calzones on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

MINI HAM & CHEESE CALZONE

Steps:

• For the dough:
• Add the water to a bowl and stir in the yeast, honey, salt and olive oil.
• To a large bowl, surface add the flour and make a well in the center.
• Add a little of the yeast liquid and use your fingers or fork to slowly incorporate flour. Add a little more liquid as it is absorbed by the flour until you get a nice dough ball. You may not use all the liquid, don't let the dough be too sticky. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
• Lightly oil a bowl with a little olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl. Turn once to coat all sides with the oil. Cover the bowl and put the bowl in a warm area to rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
• Lightly flour your surface and turn out the dough. Divide the dough into half, then divide each of those in half balls. Continue this until you get 12 small balls of dough. Cover and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325°F/165°C and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a floured surface, roll out 1 ball to a 4 1/2 inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Place half a teaspoon of marinara sauce in the center and add 1 teaspoon cheese and a slice of ham, leaving a border around the edge. Fold the dough in half over the filling and press to seal using your fingers or a fork.
• Place on the parchment lined baking sheet and continue with the rest.
• Before baking, brush the pastry with milk and brush sauce onto the centers. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

HAM & CHEESE MINI CALZONE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the water to a bowl and stir in the yeast, honey, salt, and olive oil.
• To a clean work surface pile the flour and make a well in the center.
• Add a little of the yeast liquid and use your fingers to slowly incorporate flour. Add a little more liquid as it is absorbed by the flour until you get a nice dough ball. You may not use all the liquid - don't let the dough get too sticky!
• Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
• Lightly oil a bowl with a little olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl.
• Turn once to coat all sides with the oil. Cover the bowl and put the bowl in a warm area to rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
• Punch down the dough and place it in a lightly-floured surface.
• Divide the dough into 12 balls. Cover and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Once the dough balls have rested, working on a floured surface, roll out one dough ball to a 4 1/2-inch round (about 1/8-inch thick).
• Place half a teaspoon of sauce in the center and add 1 teaspoon cheese and a slice of ham, leaving a border.
• Fold the dough in half over the filling and press to seal using your fingers or a fork.
• Place on the parchment lined baking sheet and continue with the rest.
• Before baking, brush the pastry with milk and brush marinara sauce onto the centers. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, or until they're cool enough to handle. Serve warm with extra marinara for dipping.

MINI HAM & CHEESE CALZONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick crosswise in half; flatten dough to 2-inch width.
• Spoon 1 teaspoon mozzarella cheese onto center of a ham piece. Fold ham piece over cheese to create a tight roll. Place ham roll near the end of a piece of breadstick dough, leaving a border. Fold dough over ham, pinching edges to seal. Repeat process for all ham pieces. Place calzones on baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm.

CALZONE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a non-stick frying pan, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic together until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is evaporated.
• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Divide the thawed dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece on a floured board into a 7 inch (17.5 cm) round. Place about 1 tablespoon of the spaghetti sauce on the dough, spreading it out to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. Place 3 pepperoni slices on one half of the circle and spoon about 1/4 cup of the mushroom and onion mixture over the pepperoni.
• Fold the dough over to form a half circle and pinch the edges to seal them. Place the calzone on a greased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough.
• Brush the tops of the calzones with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if you wish.
• Bake in a preheated 425ºF (220ºC) oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONE

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS Defrost bread dough in large bowl, covered with a towel, until dough rises. Punch down; let rise for another hour. Preheat oven 350° F. Roll out dough on floured surface until it forms a rectangle. Layer ham and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style. Pinch ends and top to seal. Place in ungreased jelly-roll pan. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned and dough is cooked through. Cool slightly and slice.