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Golden baked sweet potato calzone
Crispy calzone filled with sweet potato, sour cream, and cheese

Sweet Potato & Three-Cheese Calzone

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
This recipe is a prime example of 'fusion kitchen': the form of Italian calzone meets an American favorite, sweet potato. The creamy texture of the sweet potato acts as a natural binder, while its sweetness creates an exciting contrast with salty cheeses and garlic sour cream. A hearty, warming comfort food.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 1200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl for kneading
  • Pot for boiling potatoes
  • Potato masher
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix flour with salt and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil, then knead for 8-10 minutes until dough pulls away from bowl.

Tip: Oil softens dough and adds flavor. Don't let salt touch yeast directly before adding water.
2 ✓

Cover and rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until doubled.

Tip: Yeast needs time and warmth. If kitchen is cool, put bowl in oven with just the light on.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, boil cubed sweet potato in salted water until soft, drain and mash. Let cool completely.

Tip: If added hot, it will make dough soggy and kill the yeast.
4 ✓

Mix sour cream with crushed garlic, pepper, and oregano.

Tip: This spiced base gives the calzone its character.
5 ✓

Divide risen dough in half and roll into two large circles.

Tip: Flour the surface, but lightly, or dough will become tough.
6 ✓

Spread half of each circle with sweet potato mash, top with spiced sour cream, then cheeses.

Tip: Don't pile filling too high or it will be hard to seal.
7 ✓

Fold dough over, pinch edges, then crimp to seal securely.

Tip: Perfect sealing prevents cheese leaks.
8 ✓

Brush with beaten egg, poke with fork, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown.

Tip: High heat creates oven spring and a crispy crust.
9 ✓

Rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Tip: Internal steam settles and cheese texture becomes manageable.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the dough raw inside?
You rolled it too thick or baked at too high a temperature, so the outside burned before the inside cooked.
Can I substitute sour cream?
Yes, Greek yogurt or cream cheese works excellently.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 lb Sweet Potato (peeled)
  • 2 cups Mozzarella (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)