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Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone

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Fathead dough lovers, it’s time to get excited! You’ve probably tried fat head pizza and our fathead morning pockets but have you tried fathead calzone?

I’ve been thinking about creative ways that I can start to use this dough and a calzone was a must-try… and what a result! This low-carb Cheeseburger Fathead Calzone is my new favourite. It’s so easy to make too.

What calzone flavour combinations would you like to see next? Enjoy!

Nut-free Alternatives

Instead of 2/3 cup almond flour, use 4 heaped tablespoons (48 g/ 1.7 oz) of coconut flour + 2 oz (57 g) cream cheese, or 2 oz (57 g) flaxmeal + 2 oz (57 g) cream cheese. If using coconut flour, brush the top of the pockets with a small amount of melted ghee or coconut oil before baking.

Hands-on Overall

Serving size 1/2 calzone

Allergy information for Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone

✔  Gluten free
✔  Egg free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Coconut free
✔  Fish free
✔  Shellfish free

Nutritional values (per serving, 1/2 calzone)

Net carbs5.9 grams
Protein28 grams
Fat36.9 grams
Calories472 kcal
Calories from carbs 5%, protein 24%, fat 71%
Total carbs8.2 gramsFiber2.4 gramsSugars2.9 gramsSaturated fat14.4 gramsSodium730 mg(32% RDA)Magnesium76 mg(19% RDA)Potassium459 mg(23% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

Cheeseburger Filling:
  • 1 tsp ghee or butter
  • 1/4 small yellow onion (18 g/ 0.7 oz)
  • 125 g ground beef (4.4 oz)
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree or keto ketchup (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp coconut aminos or tamari sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1/4 sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (28 g/ 1 oz)
  • 1 jalapeños or 2 sugar-free pickles (14 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • Optional: more mustard, ketchup and pickles to serve
Simplified Fat Head Dough:
  • 3/4 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (85 g/ 3 oz)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour (33 g/ 1.2 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional). Add the ghee or butter to a skillet or non stick frying pan.
  2. Sauté the onion on a medium heat for 3 minutes until soft. Add the beef and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone
  3. Add the mustard, tomato puree, coconut aminos and herb of choice. Cook for a further 1 minute until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone
  4. Place the mozzarella in a bowl and microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, or melt on the stove on a low heat, until melted. Mix through the almond flour, using a fork, to form a dough.
  5. Roll the dough between 2 sheets fo greaseproof paper or a silicone mat and parchment paper.
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone
  6. Add the meat mix to the right hand side of the dough leaving the edges clear (don’t include the juices). Top with cheese. Then with Jalapeños or pickles.
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone
  7. Fold to form a calzone shape and fold over the edges. Make sure it’s tightly sealed by pressing with your fingertips.
  8. Carefully make 2 small air vents in the top. Not too big or the cheese with escape!
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone
  9. Bake in the oven for 15 - 18 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm.
  10. Tastes the best when served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and reheated. Freezer for up to 3 months. Cook first then freeze and reheat.
    Keto Fat Head Cheeseburger Calzone

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 1/2 calzone)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Ghee
0 g0 g2.5 g23 kcal
Onion, brown (yellow), raw
0.6 g0.1 g0 g3 kcal
Beef, minced (ground), raw, grass-fed
0 g10.7 g12.5 g159 kcal
Dijon mustard
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Tomato purée (paste, unsweetened)
0.5 g0.1 g0 g3 kcal
Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce)
0.1 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Coriander (cilantro), fresh
0 g0.1 g0 g1 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Pepper, black, spices
0.1 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Cheddar cheese
0.4 g3.2 g4.7 g57 kcal
Peppers, jalapeno, raw
0.3 g0.1 g0 g2 kcal
Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza)
2.4 g10.1 g8.4 g125 kcal
Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal)
1.5 g3.6 g8.8 g98 kcal
Total per serving, 1/2 calzone
5.9 g28 g36.9 g472 kcal

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Comments (6)

Hi Martina
I used the dough recipe to make ham and cheese calzones. They tasted delicious but I had trouble getting the edges to seal together. Maybe I let the dough get too cool or I don’t know what else could have gone wrong. Could I use egg or something else to help it seal?
Thanks

Hi Chris, I'm sorry it seems that your comment got trapped in a filter! I think it might actually be because the dough chilled too much/too quickly. When I can't work with the dough/seal it, it's usually too cold so I reheat it briefly. You might want to brush some egg yolk - that should act as a seal. I hope this helps!

This recipe is delicious! I added a tiny bit of goat cheese and it was yummy too.

Thank you Erika!

This is so much better than the regular fat head dough! The same results with less work, loved it! 😊

Thank you Sasha! This recipe is a keeper, the dough is so versatile 😊