A calzoni is one of the most satisfying things in the world because it’s like a sophisticated form of pizza. There are so many amazing calzoni recipes, but this one is a classic dish that is both addicting and delicious. If this Italian calzoni doesn’t satisfy your hunger, we don’t know what will.
Meat Lovers Calzoni
A luxurious Meat Lovers Calzoni recipe that pairs Italian sausage, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon with a decadent homemade dough.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Butter, melted
- ¾ cup Water, warm
- 1 ½ teaspoon Yeast, instant
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
- 3 links Italian Sausage, casings removed & sausage crumbled
- 20 slices Pepperoni, chopped
- 6 oz. Canadian Bacon, chopped
- 1 cup Button Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- ½ White Onion, diced
- ½ cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 Whole Egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- fresh basil leaves, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
For the Dough
- Pour the warm water into a bowl and add the yeast. Whisk it together and leave for five minutes. Next, add salt, flour, and butter, and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture onto a floured work surface and knead with your hands for three to five minutes until you get a smooth and elastic dough. Transfer the dough to a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise for 1 to 2 hours.
For the Filling
- Place a pan over medium heat. Once it warms up, add sausage and cook for four to six minutes until it is no longer pink.
- Add mushrooms and onions to the pan and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for five more minutes until the onions are tender.
- Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Assembly
- Once the dough is ready, remove it from the bowl, roll it on the flour-dusted work surface. Then divide it into four equal portions, and then roll each dough into a ¼” thick circular sheet using a rolling pin.
- Spread marinara sauce on each sheet, put some meat filling in the center, add mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon, and pepperoni, then fold the dough in half and seal the edges by pinching with fingers.
- Brush egg on the surface of the calzones and arrange on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated (425 degree F) oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once ready, remove the calzonis and garnish with some marinara sauce and fresh basil.
EQUIPMENT
Notes
- Add in any meat of your choosing such as ground pork, beef, or even chopped chicken breast.
- Before storing these as leftovers, cool the calzones completely, then wrap them in tin foil, and place them in the Ziploc bag. These can be kept in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2667mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 5mg
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