mini calzones
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
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Step 1cut mozzarella to a small dice
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Step 2in a large bowl combine all cheeses with salt and pepper
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Step 3open first 2 tubes, cover in flour
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Step 4You 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.
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Step 5With a rolling pin roll out a biscuit have flour on hand to flour surface and rolling pin.
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Step 6take 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)
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Step 7Once 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.
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Step 8*** you can add other ingredients to cheese mixture like ham, cooked meatballs, & chopped pepperoni.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Other Snacks
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Pan Fry
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