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mini calzones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Michele Ardizzone
Bronx, NY

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.

(1 rating)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For mini calzones

  • 1 -16 oz
    mozzarella cheese
  • 32 oz
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c
    pecorino romano cheese
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese
  • dash
    salt and pepper
  • 4 can
    blue tube buttermilk biscuits
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying

How To Make mini calzones

  • 1
    cut mozzarella to a small dice
  • 2
    in a large bowl combine all cheeses with salt and pepper
  • 3
    open first 2 tubes, cover in flour
  • 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.
  • 5
    With a rolling pin roll out a biscuit have flour on hand to flour surface and rolling pin.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 8
    *** you can add other ingredients to cheese mixture like ham, cooked meatballs, & chopped pepperoni.
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