Description
Warm, cheesy calzones filled with a savory meat-and-ricotta center, wrapped in a crisp, golden almond flour crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If your ground meat is not cooked, brown it in a skillet, season it well, drain excess fat, and let it cool slightly.
- Place the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 minute, then stir until smooth and fully melted. Add the melted cheese mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon until the cheese and egg bind the almond flour into a dough. If the dough feels too sticky, chill for 5–10 minutes; if it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water or a little more melted cheese.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cup or round cutter to cut out circles of dough. On one half of each circle, place about 2–3 tablespoons of the cooked ground meat mixed with a spoonful of ricotta. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal. Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the calzones turn golden brown and feel firm to the touch.
- Remove the calzones from the oven and let them cool for 3–5 minutes to set the filling. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Garnish if desired.
Notes
These calzones are perfect for meal prepping; they refrigerate and freeze well. Adapt filling to your liking and enjoy leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33.5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg