Packed with Italian meats, cheeses, and spices, these Keto Calzones are a guilt-free treat for anyone who gets to try them! Not to mention, these calzones are keto, low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free.
The Best Keto Calzones
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner - Keto Calzones. Because let's admit it - calzones are pure deliciousness!
They are basically a pizza sandwich! And you can stuff them with your favorite pizza toppings - so the possibilities are endless.
This calzone is our keto take on the traditional carb-filled calzone you would get at your local pizza shop.
It tastes just as good and is super easy to make!
How to Make Keto Calzones
The entire recipe is at the bottom of the post.
But first, we made this video tutorial so you can see how easy these are to make.
Watch it now!
The Crust for Keto Calzones
The trick to this keto calzone is the crust.
This recipe utilizes a classic Fat Head Crust.
Fat Head Crust couldn't be easier to make and tastes incredible whether it is savory or sweet!
Once you master this keto crust, the sky is the limit on making incredible keto pizzas, sandwiches, flatbreads, and now even CALZONES!!
What's Do You Fill Your Keto Calzone With?
Our Keto Calzone is stuffed with Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella!
But you can stuff yours with anything that your heart desires!
- Pepperoni
- Chicken
- Bacon
- Pesto
- Pizza sauce
- Peppers
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Olives
- Basil
The options are endless so mix and match your favorite combination.
This is one of our favorite keto sandwiches. It is technically a sandwich, even though it tastes more like a pizza.
Calzone Tips
Before you start cooking, let's go over a few quick tips:
- Make sure to both knead and roll out your dough! Don't skip these steps.
- Be careful not to over-stuff your calzone.
- If you are stuffing your calzone with veggies, saute them in a skillet beforehand until they are softened slightly.
- If adding pizza sauce, make sure it is sugar-free and don't add too much or the crust will get too soggy.
- We like to keep our sauce on the side and then dip the calzone into it!
What Equipment You Need
Let's Get Cooking
These calzones are very simple to make.
Here are some detailed photos taking you through every step of the process.
Step #1. Gather Your Ingredients
First, gather your ingredients for the Calzone Crust.
Step #2. Melt the Cheeses
Next, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in the microwave for a total of 90 seconds in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until it is fully melted.
Step #3. Add the Other Crust Ingredients
To the same bowl, add the egg, almond flour, and baking powder and knead with your hands until incorporated and create a large dough ball.
Step #4. Roll Out the Dough
Divide the dough ball into 3 equal parts and roll out the dough parts into 8-inch circles in between two layers of parchment as pictured below.
Remove the top layer of parchment paper and carefully transfer the bottom layer of parchment paper with the dough circles on it to a baking sheet.
Step #5. Assemble the Keto Calzones
Time to assemble the Keto Calzone! This is how to assemble a keto calzone:
- Mix your fillings (cheeses & sausage) together in medium bowl.
- Put 1/3 of the filling on one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the other half of the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Beat an egg with a fork lightly and brush the egg over the top of each calzone.
- Using a knife, make 3-4 slits in the top of each calzone about an inch apart.
- Sprinkle the calzones with dried oregano and coarse salt.
Your Keto Calzone should look like this!
Step #6. Bake Your Calzone
Bake for 20-26 minutes or until the Keto Calzone tops are golden brown.
Take it out of the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy!!
Looking for More Keto Italian Recipes?
If you’d like more delicious Italian Recipes that are perfectly keto, then check out these favorites:
- Keto Bolognese With Zucchini Ribbons
- Keto BLT Pizza
- Keto Chili Relleno Pizza
- Keto Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Recipe
Keto Calzones
Ingredients
For the Calzone Crust
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
For the Topping
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F.
- Add 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and 2 ounces cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the cheeses in the microwave for a total of 90 seconds in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- To the same bowl, add 1 egg, almond flour, and baking powder.
- Knead all the ingredients together with your hands until incorporated to create a large dough ball.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
- Roll out the dough parts into 8-inch circles in between two layers of parchment.
- Remove the top layer of parchment paper and carefully transfer the bottom layer of parchment paper with the dough circles on it to a baking sheet.
- Mix your fillings (the cheeses & cooked Italian sausage) together in a medium bowl.
- Put 1/3 of the filling on one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the other half of the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Beat the remaining egg with a fork lightly and brush the egg over the top of each calzone.
- Using a knife, make 3-4 slits in the top of each calzone about an inch apart.
- Sprinkle the calzones with dried oregano and coarse salt.
- Bake for 20-26 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure to both knead and roll out your dough. Don't skip these steps.
- Don't over-stuff. Be careful not to pack your calzone to the brim.
- Pre-cook your vegetables. If you are stuffing your calzone with veggies, sauté them in a skillet before hand until they are softened slightly.
- Avoid hidden sugars. If using pizza sauce, make sure it is sugar-free and don't add too much or the crust will get too soggy. We like to keep our sauce on the side and then dip the calzone into it!
Nutrition
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Marie
I've only recently started trying some keto recipes and this is my favourite so far. Really flavoursome and cheesy and I was surprised at how easy the dough was to make.
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Thank you for the kind words! This recipe is one of our favorites too!