Recipes for Calzone Cooked Homemade or Takeout

Safe ways to use calzone cooked homemade or takeout past its expiration date

Calzone Pizza Grilled Cheese

Calzone Pizza Grilled Cheese

A creative twist on grilled cheese using expired calzone to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
8 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices expired calzone (cooked, homemade or takeout)
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Place a slice of calzone on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
  4. Top the calzone with a slice of mozzarella and provolone cheese.
  5. Cover each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing up.
  6. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before cutting.
  8. Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm.
  9. Enjoy this delicious and cheesy calzone grilled cheese!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Calzone Quesadilla

Calzone Quesadilla

A quick and easy recipe that transforms leftover calzone into a cheesy quesadilla.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover calzone (homemade or takeout)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Slice the calzone into thin strips.
  3. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  4. Top with sliced calzone, diced tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and parsley.
  5. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
  7. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cheesy Calzone Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Calzone Breakfast Casserole

A delicious breakfast casserole that uses expired calzone to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups expired calzone (cooked, homemade or takeout)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  3. Cut the expired calzone into small bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the calzone pieces, shredded cheese, bell peppers, and onions to the egg mixture. Stir well to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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