Packed with Italian meats, cheeses, and spices, these Keto Calzones are the perfect folded-version of a standard pizza! They are easy to make and ready to serve in around 30 minutes. Not to mention, they are keto, low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free.
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner - the Keto Calzone. Because let's admit it, calzones are pure deliciousness!
They are basically a pizza sandwich! And you can stuff them with all 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!
This is one of our favorite keto sandwiches. It is technically a sandwich, even though it tastes more like a pizza.
Be sure to check out our Keto Deep Dish Pizza and Keto BLT Pizza!
Why You Will Love This Keto Calzone!
- Simple to make: It takes about 10 minutes to make these and into the oven they go. They are a great option for an easy weeknight meal.
- Gluten-free: The dough is made with almond flour, meaning these calzones are grain-free, gluten-free, and of course keto-friendly.
- Delicious: If you love pizzas you will love this recipe! Lots of gooey cheese and a tomato base, keto doesn't have to be boring!
Check Out How to Make These Calzones
These calzones only take 30 minutes to make and only require a few steps.
The entire recipe is at the bottom of the post. But first, we made this video tutorial so you can see how easy these calzones are to make. Watch it now!
Ingredients
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!
Here are the ingredients for the crust:
- Mozzarella: We like to use shredded mozzarella as it melts more easily with the cream cheese.
- Cream cheese: Use full fat.
- Egg: To help bind the ingredients together and get the dough golden brown when it is baked.
- Almond flour: A great low-carb and gluten-free alternative to all purpose flour.
- Baking powder: To help the dough rise.
As for the filling, we are using the following ingredients, but you can stuff your calzone with your favorites:
- Ricotta: A wonderfully creamy soft cheese.
- Mozzarella: For those wonderful cheese strings!
- Italian sausage: Cook the sausage before adding it to the dough.
- Seasonings: Dried oregano and salt.
Be sure to keep reading for more keto-friendly filling ideas!
How to Make a Keto Calzone
The full instructions are detailed in the recipe card at the end of this post.
But we wanted to give you step-by-step instructions, so you know exactly how to make this low-carb calzone.
Step #1. Gather Your Ingredients
First, gather your ingredients for both the crust and filling.
Measure them out ahead of time.
Step #2. Melt the Cheeses
Next, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in the microwave for a total of 90 seconds, working in 30-second intervals.
Stir between each interval until it is fully melted and there are no visible shreds like the picture below.
Step #3. Add the Other Crust Ingredients
To the same bowl with the melted cheese, add the egg, almond flour, and baking powder.
Knead with your hands until all the ingredients are incorporated, then create a large dough ball.
Step #4. Roll Out the Dough
Divide the dough ball into 3 equal parts.
Roll out each of the 3 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 onto a baking sheet.
Step #5. Assemble the Calzones
Time to assemble the calzones!
- 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.
It should look like the picture below.
Step #6. Bake Your Calzone
Bake at 375°F for 20-26 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Take it out of the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes and 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.
- 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 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Keto Calzone is stuffed with Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella!
But you can stuff yours with anything that your heart desires! The options are endless so mix and match your favorite combination.
Pepperoni
Chicken
Bacon
Pesto
Peppers
Onions
Tomatoes
Spinach
Olives
Basil
Pizza sauce
These are best served straight out of the oven, but you can make the calzones earlier in the day and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and can be reheated in a hot oven.
Yes, you can easily make these calzones vegetarian by omitting the Italian sausage. The dough is free of meat products, so just adjust the fillings to suit your lifestyle.
More Keto Italian Recipes
If you’d like more delicious Italian Recipes that are perfectly keto, then check out these favorites:
- Keto Deep Dish Pizza
- Keto Italian Cheese Bread
- Keto Cheese Sticks
- Keto Bolognese With Zucchini Ribbons
- Keto BLT Pizza
We Can't Wait To See You Try It!
We love seeing our recipes come to life!! We can’t wait to see how you make these and loving seeing each person's unique spin on it! Tag us on Instagram @cleanketolifestyle or use the hashtag #CKLrecipe!
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, the almond flour, and the baking powder.
- Knead all the ingredients together with your hands until fully incorporated then create a large dough ball.
- Divide the dough ball into 3 equal parts.
- Roll out each of the 3 dough parts into individual 8-inch circles in between two layers of parchment paper.
- Remove the top layer of parchment paper and carefully transfer the bottom layer of parchment paper with the 3 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 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!
Pepper
I tried to look up kcal and it tells me to multiply calories times 1000.
I'm sure these do not have 891,000 calories - how many do they really have?
leanbean
I was skeptical, this is my first attempt at fathead dough and a keto calzone. It came out AMAZING. I think I needed to add more almond flour as it was soft and when I rolled it out, it broke apart. I ended up having 1 giant thicker calzone but it worked out great. Very rich. I stuffed it with mushrooms/red peppers/spinach/onions with a tomato/balsamic sauce/reduction and put ricotta in it. You don't really need cheese on the inside with the rich flavor of the dough. I'm glad I came across this and will definitely make it again. Oh I also baked it at 425 and it took 17 minutes, nicely browned crust. Couldn't have been happier. Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try more of them!
Clean Keto Lifestyle
Balsamic sauce sounds incredible! Glad the calzone turned out great!
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!