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Breakfast Calzones

This high-protein breakfast calzone recipe offers a sophisticated twist on the classic Italian turnover, making it a standout choice for a weekend brunch. Featuring a rich combination of melted Fontina, creamy ricotta, and the gentle heat of nduja, each parcel hides a perfectly cooked egg yolk that creates a luxurious sauce when sliced. The rosemary adds a fragrant, earthy note that complements the spicy sausage and savoury dough beautifully.

Great for sharing with friends or family, these calzones are surprisingly simple to prepare on a cast-iron griddle or frying pan. The method ensures a crisp, golden exterior while the cheese melts into a decadent filling. Serve these alongside a fresh rocket salad or a robust coffee for a balanced, protein-packed start to your day that feels truly indulgent.

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Ingredients for Breakfast Calzones

  • 2 (1-lb. 170g ) balls of pizza dough, room temperature

  • Plain flour (for surface)

  • 170g Fontina cheese, grated (about 475ml )

  • 240ml whole-milk fresh ricotta

  • 110g nduja

  • 8 large egg yolks

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt

Prepare a grill for medium-low heat. Set cast-iron griddle on grill. (Alternatively, heat on stovetop over medium-low. And if you don’t have a cast-iron griddle, use a cast-iron skillet instead and cook in batches.) Cut each piece of dough into quarters for 8 pieces total. Roll out 1 piece of dough to an 8x6" oval. Spoon a heaping 60ml Fontina over half of dough and form a well in the centre. Dab 2 tablespoons ricotta and 1 tablespoon nduja over Fontina, leaving well empty; slip a yolk into the well. Sprinkle with a bit of rosemary and drizzle with oil; season with salt. Moisten edges of dough with water, fold empty side of dough over filling and press together edges to seal. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 7 more calzones.

Place calzones, oiled side down, on griddle and cook until deeply browned, pressing gently with a spatula to create contact with griddle, about 5 minutes. Brush oil on the other sides and sprinkle with salt; turn calzones over. Cook until other sides are deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit 1 minute before cutting in half.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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