Cheeseburger Calzone

We can all agree that a great cheeseburger is up there amongst the best comfort food out there. But what if you could combine a delicious cheeseburger with the convenience of a calzone?

Introducing the Cheeseburger Calzone, your favorite burger in a tasty doughy package! This keto recipe is bursting with melty cheese, the classic flavours of a cheeseburger and is the perfect recipe for a delicious and satisfying meal.

The great thing about this Cheeseburger Calzone is that you can tweak the recipe to your liking however you wish. You could add an endless amount of ingredients to customize it to your taste. From adding jalapenos for a little extra kick or piling on the bacon for some added crunch, you can make it just the way you like it!

To make this Cheeseburger Calzone even more delicious, serve it with a side of ranch dipping sauce and enjoy an unforgettable meal. With a few simple ingredients and minimal work, this is one keto meal you won’t want to miss out on! So next time you are looking for a delectable new dinner idea, give this Cheeseburger Calzone a try and your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

• 1.5lb ground beef
• 1 large white onion diced
• 4 strips bacon
• 4 pickles
• 1c cream cheese
• 1/2c mayonnaise
• 1c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1c almond flour
• 1 egg
• Water

How to make the Cheeseburger Calzone

To begin making your Cheeseburger Calzone, start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. Lay out some parchment paper as well as you will need it later.

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is cooked through and no more pink color remains. Now dice your white onion if you havent already and add to the pan. Cook through until the onion softens us.

Next, cook your bacon strips in a separate skillet until they are crisp. Once cooked to your liking, cut them into small pieces and set aside with your beef mixture.

While the beef and bacon is cooking, we will prepare our other ingredients

Take four dill pickle spears and slice them into chunks and set aside. You can chop them into any size you like, however I like to have them slightly larger as they will give a different crushy texture to the recipe.

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and any other cheese until everything is combined. Once mixed, fold in the cooked beef mixture, bacon pieces and pickle slices until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Now, onto the last step of preparation. Take your almond flour and combine it with one egg in a shallow bowl or plate until everything is evenly combined and resembles a thick batter. You will need to use your hands to knead the mixture together until it forms a dough.

Add more water or flour as required so that the dough is pliable but not so wet that it sticks to your work surface when rolled out.

Once your dough has formed, place it on the parchment paper and roll out until it is around 12 inches in diameter. Use some extra almond flour if needed while rolling out your dough. The size of your dough will depend on how large you want your Calzone to be.

Once you have your desired size, pour the cheeseburger mixture in the center of your dough and fold the sides together pinching some of the edges so that everything is sealed. Place this onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until your Calzone is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Once finished baking, you can enjoy your Cheeseburger Calzone straight away or store it in an airtight container for later. This recipe makes enough filling to make 4-6 smaller Calzones, so you can enjoy them all week! Don’t be tempted to overfill your calzone, as it might burst open during baking.

Feel free to get creative and have fun with this recipe. There are no limits, so you can tweak the recipe to your liking however you wish. If you know you enjoy your burgers with a particular cheese or any extra ingredients, why not try putting them in our calzone and let us know how it turns out! Enjoy your delicious Cheeseburger Calzone and all its melty, cheesy goodness.