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Cheddar & Spinach Mini Calzones

These Cheddar & Spinach Mini Calzones are the perfect little pockets of comfort—golden on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, and bursting with savoury flavour.

Filled with a creamy blend of cheddar and tender spinach, they strike that ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The dough bakes up beautifully, creating a crisp exterior that gives way to a warm, melty centre. The cheddar brings richness and depth, while the spinach adds freshness and colour, turning a simple filling into something wonderfully satisfying. They’re easy to assemble, fun to eat, and just the right size for snacking, sharing, or packing into lunchboxes.

Perfect for parties, picnics, or cosy afternoons at home, these mini calzones deliver big flavour in a small, hand-held package. Simple, comforting, and endlessly versatile—they’re the kind of bake that disappears fast.

Serves 1050min

What You’ll Need

Dough

600g self raising flour

500g plain or Greek yoghurt

1 tsp salt

Filling

2 packed cups blanched spinach, squeezed

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 egg

1 garlic clove, microplaned

1 tsp dried oregano

1 pinch chili flakes

¼ tsp nutmeg, microplaned

Salt & pepper

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp water

1 egg, beaten for eggwash

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Step 2

Mix dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl until combined. On a lightly floured surface roll the mixture and knead into a dough ball of a 30-35cm circle. Roll out the dough until flat and even, and cut using a 8-10 cm round cutter into about 12 circles. Place circles on a cornflour dusted baking tray.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine the cheddar, parmesan, egg yolk, spinach, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place 1 tablespoon of the mixture into half of a dough circle leaving a small border.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl beat together the egg and 1 teaspoon of water.

Step 6

Brush border with egg mix and fold. Use a fork or your fingers to seal edges. Repeat with the rest of the dough and mixture. Brush mini calzones with the rest of egg mix and cut a small slit in the top of each to allow steam to escape.

Step 7

Sprinkle with extra parmesan.

Step 8

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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