Sweet Potato Calzones

Sweet potato calzone is a delicious twist on the traditional Italian calzone — which is essentially a folded pizza pocket — but with a sweet or savory sweet‑potato‑based filling.

Here’s what it’s usually like:

Dough: Classic pizza dough, rolled out and folded over the filling.

Filling base: Mashed or roasted sweet potatoes, often mixed with ricotta, mozzarella, or goat cheese for creaminess.

Flavoring: Depending on the style, it might include savory add‑ins like caramelized onions, spinach, sage, or smoked paprika — or swing toward sweet with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and pecans.

Cooking: It’s sealed, brushed with olive oil or egg wash, and baked until golden and crisp on the outside, tender and flavorful inside.

You can think of it as a handheld meal that blends the cozy sweetness of roasted sweet potato with the comforting chew of fresh‑baked dough.

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Prep Time 1 30

Cook Time 20

Rising Time 1

Total Time 2 50

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 541 kcal

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Ingredients

For the dough:

2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
¾ cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
1 tsp sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt

For the filling:

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total), peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ small red onion , thinly sliced and caramelized
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp smoked paprika (or chili flakes for a kick)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional:

spinach chopped
fresh sage
fresh thyme

For finishing:

1 egg beaten (for brushing)
olive oil for brushing after baking

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Instructions

Prepare the dough:

In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Stir in olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, until smooth.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour (or until doubled in size).

Prepare the filling:

Boil or roast sweet potato cubes until tender. Mash with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
Stir in cheeses and caramelized onions (and any herbs or greens if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.

Assemble the calzones:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch circle.
Spoon ¼ of the filling onto half of each circle, leaving a border.
Fold dough over and crimp edges with a fork or twist to seal. Poke a few small holes for steam.

Bake:

Brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Brush lightly with olive oil after baking for a glossy finish.

Serve:

Let rest 5 minutes before cutting or serving whole. Great with a side salad or tomato dipping sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 76g (25%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 597mg (26%)Potassium: 563mg (16%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 16501IU (330%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 247mg (25%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword baked, cheese, comfort food, savory

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