Delicious Mini Mozzarella Popper Calzones – Perfect Snack
Get ready to enjoy these Mini Mozzarella Popper Calzones, a delightful bite-sized snack that combines cheesy goodness with a crispy crust. Perfect for parties or casual dinners, these calzones are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 calzones
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Mini Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini)
- Cream Cheese
- Jalapeños
- Cooked Beef Bacon Bits
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Egg Wash (Optional)
- Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace and Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour a clean work surface.
- Make the 'Popper' Filling: In a medium bowl, combine finely chopped mini mozzarella balls, softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, crispy beef bacon bits, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough to about an ⅛-inch thickness. Cut out 3 to 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Fill the Calzones: Place about 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Seal Them Up: Moisten the edges of the dough with water or egg wash, fold over to create a semi-circle, and press to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Transfer calzones to the baking sheet, brush with egg wash if using, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let calzones cool for a few minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Don't overfill the calzones to prevent bursting. You can customize the spice level by adjusting the jalapeños. These calzones can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.