mini calzones

Bronx, NY
Updated on Sep 22, 2013

This is another family favorite passed down from my Nan's recipes. It is a little time consuming. But the end result is worth it.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 -16 ounce mozzarella cheese
  • 32 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • dash salt and pepper
  • 4 cans blue tube buttermilk biscuits
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • - vegetable oil for frying

How To Make mini calzones

  • Step 1
    cut mozzarella to a small dice
  • Step 2
    in a large bowl combine all cheeses with salt and pepper
  • Step 3
    open first 2 tubes, cover in flour
  • Step 4
    You are going to make each calzone one at a time. I have a tray with wax paper and sprinkled with flour on hand to place each calzone.
  • Step 5
    With a rolling pin roll out a biscuit have flour on hand to flour surface and rolling pin.
  • Step 6
    take a heaping tablespoon of cheese mixture and place in center, fold over so that it looks like a half moon shape. Pinch ends with finger or fork (I find a fork works best)
  • Step 7
    Once you have filled 20. preheat oil in large frying pan You just need enough oil to cover they are not deep fried. Lightly fry on each side. Place on a baking sheet covered in paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Step 8
    *** you can add other ingredients to cheese mixture like ham, cooked meatballs, & chopped pepperoni.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Other Snacks
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Pan Fry

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