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Homemade Meatball Calzones

Deliciously flavorful meatball calzones with Italian herbs and spices and loaded with cheeses make an awesome easy weeknight meal. These are also perfect for parties and game day!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword meatball calzone recipe
Servings 4 people
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Pizza Dough
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce - for the meatballs
  • 6 large meatballs (if frozen, thaw first) Authentic Italian Meatball Recipe
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce - for the calzone
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

For Serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425-degrees F.
  • Whether you're using homemade meatballs or store bought, they need to be thawed. Cut each meatball into quarters and toss with about ¼ cup of sauce.
    6 large meatballs (if frozen, thaw first), ¼ cup tomato sauce - for the meatballs
  • Unroll the pizza dough onto a baking sheet. Leave the parchment under the dough - it's oven safe.
    1 Pizza Dough
  • Add 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on half of the dough, leaving a ½-inch around the edge.
    2 tablespoons tomato sauce - for the calzone
  • After that, sprinkle the granulated garlic over the tomato sauce.
    ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese on top of the sauce and then add the quartered meatballs.
    ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • Add an additional tablespoon of tomato sauce onto the meatballs and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
    ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Use the parchment paper to help fold the dough on top and then crimp the edges tightly.
  • In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic.
    ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded, 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • Melt the butter in the microwave.
    2 tablespoons butter
  • Add ⅛ teaspoon each of dried basil and dried parsley and stir.
    ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley, ⅛ teaspoon dried basil
  • After that, use a pastry brush to brush the butter mixture over the entire top of the calzone.
  • Sprinkle the top with grate Parmesan cheese.
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Bake the calzone for 12-15 minutes at 425-degrees F until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the calzone rest for 3-4 minute before slicing.
  • Serve with warm tomato sauce for dipping.
    1 cup tomato sauce - for dipping

Notes

If you are short on time, you can absolutely use store-bought meatballs and tomato sauce!
Store any leftover calzone in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
To reheat the calzone:
  • Preheat the oven to 200-degrees F.
  • Place a piece of tinfoil onto a baking sheet and put the calzone pieces on top.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes until the calzone pieces are warmed through.
How to freeze a calzone:
 
  • Follow the instructions for making the calzone but do not brush with the butter mixture.
  • Place the calzone with the parchment paper on top a large sheet of plastic wrap. Tightly wrap the entire calzone.
  • After that, put the wrapped calzone into a freezer bag (if you are making several, they can be frozen together in the same bag, but be sure to wrap each individually.)
  • Meatball calzones will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 400°F , carefully unwrap and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes until heated through.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 8g