This is an easy, picky eater-approved dinner idea! It is a staple during baseball season in our home as it is a recipe that can be eaten on the go and travels well. Whether you’re rushing out the door to exercise or just looking for a budget-friendly quick meal, you’ll love adding these easy Mini Calzones to your meal rotation!
I can find a can of Pillsbury biscuits for less than a dollar at Publix (by combining sales, coupons and discount apps), and I love using them in this dinner idea. You can also make your own biscuit dough, of course, if you like that.
As for the filling, your imagination is the limit! that’s one of the best things about this Mini Calzone recipe – it’s infinitely customizable. Tonight I used ground venison sausage (my husband is a hunter so we always have venison!) and shredded mozzarella cheese.
A little pepperoni (instead of venison sausage) is another favorite of ours in this recipe. Some great filling ideas include cooked Italian sausage, spinach and ricotta, or even classic cheese. You really can’t go wrong!
I served the Mini Calzones with Roasted Parmesan Broccoli and a side of pizza sauce for dipping!
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Menu for Mini Calzones:
- Mini Calzones
- Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
- Pizza Sauce for dipping
Ingredients for Mini Calzones:
- Canned Biscuits (Publix – sales, coupons and discounts) — $2
- 3/4 lb sausage, cooked (I used ground venison sausage but this price is based on Aldi prices) — $3
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Aldi) – $1.23
- 1-2 cups pizza sauce for dipping (Aldi) – $0.69
- 2 tablespoons butter (Aldi – $2.99 for 1lb) – $0.19
- Parmesan cheese
Total Calzones: $7.11 (makes 16 calzones)
Ingredients for Roasted Parmesan Broccoli:
- 1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces (Aldi) – $2.39
- Pour olive oil, garlic powder, salt, Parmesan cheese
Dinner Total: $2.39 + condiments (serves 6)
Total Dinner: $9.50 (plus condiments) (serves 6)
How to Make Mini Calzones with Roasted Parmesan Broccoli:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 3 baking pans with parchment paper. In one of the pans, spread the pieces of broccoli in one place. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned.
2. Roll out each biscuit to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Top each biscuit with a small amount of cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
3. Fold the biscuits in half to form a half moon shape. Use a fork to seal the edges of each calzone. Cut two slits in each calzone.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Mini Calzones and Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
Mini Calzones made with Pillsbury Biscuits are an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner — perfect for busy weeknights! They are customizable, budget-friendly, and completely convenient. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Mini Calzones:
- 2 cans biscuits Publix – sales, coupons and discounts – $2
- 3/4 lb ground sausages cooked (I used ground venison sausage but this price is based on Aldi prices) — $3
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Aldi – $1.23
- 1-2 cups pizza sauce for dipping Aldi – $0.69
- 2 Spoons melted butter Aldi – $2.99 for 1lb — $0.19
- Parmesan cheese
Ingredients for Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
- 1 a pound broccoli crowns cut into bite-sized pieces (Aldi) – $2.39
- Leakage olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 3 baking pans with parchment paper. In one of the pans, spread the pieces of broccoli in one place. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned.
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While the broccoli is baking, roll out each biscuit to 1/4 inch thick. Top each biscuit with a small amount of cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
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Fold the biscuits in half to form a half moon shape. Use a fork to seal the edges of each calzone. Cut two slits in each calzone.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
A little pepperoni (instead of venison sausage) is another favorite of ours in this recipe. Some great filling ideas include Italian sausage, spinach and ricotta cheese, or even classic cheese. You really can’t go wrong!
Nutritious food
Calories: 887kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 27g | Oil: 51g | Saturated Fats: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 12g | Monounsaturated Fats: 20g | Trans Fats: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 2235mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 999IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 7mg
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Calzones and Roasted Parmesan Broccoli:
This recipe uses Pillsbury biscuit dough, but you can use their pizza dough, or make your own!
Cook these Mini Calzones for 12-15 minutes or until browned.
To avoid a soggy crust, calzones have no sauce inside. Instead, you can dip the Mini Calzones in the sauce when you eat.
Yes, to release steam, cut two slits in the top of each Mini Calzone.
Bake this Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Recipe in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
My family likes to add olive oil mixed with salt, garlic, and Parmesan. You can also squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top when you are done cooking.
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